The iPad provides a variety of functions that make it optimal for anyone to use. When you purchase your iPad, it may be a bit overwhelming and difficult to figure out. Use the advice from this article to better grasp just how great iPads are.
Have you accidentally bumped an app that makes noise by accident? Mute your iPad in an emergency by holding down the volume button. If you find yourself needing to mute sound frequently, you may want to set up the orientation lock button to work as a muting control.
Keep your spending on iPad apps. It’s very common for iPad users to run up credit card bills with such engaging and entertaining applications that are just a click away. Make sure you monitor the amount of money you spend.
You can access a remote servers by using a VPN. The network tab will have all of the options needed to configure a VPN connections. You will then be asked for a username and the address of the server. If you are unaware of the server address, the network administrator can help you.
The iPhone charger was NOT build for the iPad. Your iPad requires higher wattage to charge than an iPod does. It will take much longer to fully charge your iPad if you use the iPhone’s charger. Charge your iPad with an iPad charger.
Be watchful of any apps that constantly run on your device. A lot of iPad apps on your tablet can keep running while you work on other things.Double-click the Home to see what’s currently running. The apps you have running are going to show up near the bottom of your screen. Swipe in order to eliminate the down direction to hide the bar when you’ve finished.
Did you just launch a noisy app? You can quickly mute the sound down by holding down the “vol -” button until it is muted. The lock button can also be configured to mute button as well.
If you would rather not have Google as a default search engine, that can be changed. If you prefer Safari, choose Safari from the Settings menu. In addition to Google, you have a choice of using Yahoo and Bing as your search engine.
Go to mail settings under the general heading. You can adjust this from 2 lines to 5 lines. This should help you decide if you really need to read the entire email at an accelerated rate.
Shortcuts let you send messages. This lets you time so you can send your friends more messages to friends.
For frequently used apps, you can access them much faster. Simply double click on the home button, and they’ll instantly appear in the lower portion of your screen. Rather than scrolling for apps, you’ll be able to find them instantly.
A great way to keep multiple pages open is by opening them in a new tabs. While browsing in Safari, simply tap the link and hold it until a pop-up menu appears.
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Take advantage of the iPad’s brightness features to extend battery life. Then, the iPad adjusts the lighting to its surroundings. This technique gives you longer battery life without the need to recharge so often. Go to Settings, and then locate the “Brightness & Wallpaper” setting.
You can change the default search engine if you wish. Just navigate to the Settings button, then Safari and then Search Engine. You can now decide to use other search engine to something more user-friendly if you would like.
Want to be able to find your iPad if it gets lost? Go into your Settings menu and tap on iCloud. Add your account’s Apple ID and select “Find My iPad” at the app. When you activate this feature, you’ll be able to track it on iCloud.com.
Make use of tabs to multitask Internet surfing. Following a link or opening another page doesn’t mean you have to exit your current page. Just hold the link rather than tapping it. This will give you a menu of options. You can then choose to open a link in another tab, which allows you to keep the current page open.
Do you know what podcasts yet?You can find radio programs lasting from two minutes to two hours on just about any subject. If you crave something a little more stimulating during your morning commute, give some podcasts a try. You are likely to find a subject that peaks your interest.
One feature that many people don’t know about is called iTunes U (the ‘U’ is for university). This application has podcasts about all types of professoinal subjects and can help you to learn more.
Does the battery percentage irritate you? Removing this can improve the appearance of your device. Just go to settings, then click the general tab, and choose usage. In this area of the menus, you can easily turn the icon On or Off instantly. Repeat the process to turn the icon back on.
Clearly, there are iPad secrets and tips able to suit your every need. When you know what you’re doing, you’ll get so much out of this device. Try out as many of these tips as you can to get the most from your iPad.