The iPad is almost deceptively simple. You just touch the screen, put an app on the device and start, right?But, there is lots more to know, tips and tricks that will help you use your iPad more efficiently.
It easy to access the currently running apps on your iPad. Just push the Home button twice in succession to show an icon for each running app. You can scroll through the applications or choose one of them. Just swipe your finger down to get rid of the bar.
Be watchful of all the apps that constantly run on your iPad. A lot of the apps are designed to run as background processes. Double-click the Home to see what’s currently running. The apps currently running are going to show up near the screen’s bottom. Swipe downwards to make the bar disappear when you’re finished.
Are you sick of your iPad asks you to become part of a Wi-Fi network? Then go to settings and eliminate the possibility. Go to Settings and access the Ask to Join Network option. Choose it and you won’t be bothered with incoming invites.
A soft reset will allow you to resume using your iPad if the screen is frozen. Press the power and the home buttons together for a few seconds. You’ll see the screen go black and then a white apple will appear. To close an application, click the home button and hold it.
The iPad doesn’t come with a paper manual for those that want to read it. Apple has a downloadable version to stay green.
You can make it much easier to send messages more easily when you use shortcuts. This lets you time so you can send many more messages.
You do not need to tap the small camera roll icon found in the bottom left corner to look at a picture or video you have just taken. All you need to do is swipe your finger to the right. The picture or video you have just taken will appear. You can continue to swipe to the left to see earlier photos and videos.
Do you get annoyed by the battery charge icon on your iPad screen? This can be simply turned off so that it does not bother you. Begin by going to your Settings. Look under General section to locate Usage.
Search Engine
If you’re worried about people trying to access your data, you can fix your iPad to erase your data if there are a certain number of failed attempts. Everything on your iPad will be deleted if there are 10 failed password attempts.
You can change your search engine default Google to another you prefer. Just navigate to the Settings button, then Safari and then Search Engine. You can now decide to use alternatives like Bing or Yahoo instead of Google.
Taking screenshots on your iPad is a cinch. Just hold down the home and Sleep buttons together. This will capture the shot and places it with your other photos.
You can make it much easier to send messages if you use shortcuts. For instance, a period and space are added when you tap the space bar two times while typing a sentence. You won’t have to add it yourself and the time you save can mean more messaging to family and friends.
There is now an easy way to silence your iPad. There originally wasn’t a mute button on the original iPad.
Set up your email addresses and phone numbers. Your FaceTime will include the emails you saved into your iPad, it’s possible to add more addresses.
You need to be aware of how to properly take care of your iPad. First of all, keep your iPad out of direct sunlight and don’t leave it locked inside your hot car. The heat will ruin the performance of your battery. Avoid placing it near liquids. A padded cover will offer your iPad additional protection.
Go to your apps that you keep running quicker and quicker. This trick may save you lots of time versus scrolling through several screens looking for something.
You can use the copy and paste text on your iPad. Tap again once your text is highlighted in yellow, and then choose copy.
Would you rather use something other than Google for a default search engine? If you prefer Safari, choose Safari from the Settings menu. From here, you can change your search engine preference to Yahoo, Bing, etc. if you wish.
Auto Brightness
The auto brightness setting can help extend your iPad’s battery life. The iPad has a convenient feature to adjust accordingly. This feature can go a long way when it comes to the amount of your iPad. You can turn auto brightness on and Wallpaper” settings.
Do you find it irritating that you have to constantly tap your bookmarks icon to view your favorite sites? Turn the Bookmarks Bar on instead! Start with Settings, then choose Safari. You will see an option for always showing your bookmarks bar. Enable it to the On position.
The bright screen can be made dimmer by tapping your Home button two times and swiping it until you get to the settings for brightness. You can then adjust the amount of brightness and save some battery life.
You can take control of the notifications you receive. You can remedy this setting by choosing Settings and then notifications. This lets you to turn off notifications that you aren’t interested in. This way you’ll only be alerted to things that actually matter.
Are you afraid that the link you are about to click on in Safari is inappropriate? There is a simple fix to this problem. Since you are unable to hover, you can just hold the word. That will show you the underlying URL.
It is easy to obtain a screenshot on your iPad. Just push both the Home and Sleep/Wake. You will hear a click and see a small flash.This indicates that a screenshot is taken.
Are you aware that you can use the Google Maps app to see Street View Feature? Search on it and a red pin on your map.
If you live on the internet, the cloud function is going to be your best friend. You can use it to store documents, photos and other information to save on space on your iPad. You can store your important documents both on your device and on the cloud.
Getting Scratched
Is your screen getting scratched? It protects both your screen protected from getting scratched.
When you’re snapping photographs, you may want to hold your iPad by its sides. This will cause your shutter button to go in and out, resulting in blurry pictures. Instead, make use of the orientation lock feature. That way, your shutter button is easily reachable. After you snap the picture, edit the image with the editor and rotate the video or image at a later time.
While so easy to use, iPads provide even more utility when you delve into the knowledge base available. Implement what you’ve just learned for a great iPad experience. The iPad can do almost anything you want, if you know how to use it.