So you like to play games? Do you study? Do you work all of the time? Trying to drop unwanted pounds? Having children? Did you know that your iPad is able to assist you with those things and more? There is literally an app for everything, but the iPad is more than just apps. In this article, you’ll be introduced to advice which will help you use an iPad to its full potential.
If WiFi join notifications annoy you, simply get rid of them. Go to Settings and opt for the Ask to Join Network option. Turn that off, and you won’t see invitations any more.
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. To look at your previous pictures, swipe your finger to the left.
Shortcuts are a great feature to install to save time and reduce stress. If you double tap the space bar, you’ll get a period followed by a space, for example. This lets you avoid doing it manually and you can send many more messages to friends.
By using tabs to open websites, it’s easy to keep all the pages you need open. In Safari, touch and hold the hyperlink until a menu pops up. This menu gives you the option that will allow you to open a new link.
Take good care of your iPad and it will last longer. First of all, keep your iPad out of direct sunlight and don’t leave it locked inside your hot car. The heat will degrade a battery’s performance. Keep your iPad away from liquids so electronic components are not damaged. A cover is key to longevity, too.
Default Search Engine
You can change the default search engine to something besides Google if you wish. Go to the Settings menu, choose Safari and then choose Search Engine. You can then change the default search engine if you desire to do so.
To copy/paste quickly, press and then hold text and simply choose Select. If you move to another application, you can paste the desired text by tapping again. A menu comes up and you can press paste. If you want to copy and paste a complete paragraph, tap four times.
The iPad has a clipboard for copying and pasting, just like a full-size computer. Tap the text and hold down on it if you wish to copy it. A menu will pop up allowing you to select that sentence. Tap once more after the text appears in yellow highlight. Then select Copy. To paste the text, tap, hold and choose Paste.
Lots of people know about the iTunes store, but some may not understand its full capability. If you are interested in learning, try out the iPad’s iTunes U application. You can find lots of podcasts that are meant to teach in this section.
Turning on your iPad’s auto brightness feature is a great way to extend battery life. The iPad knows when your room is bright or dark and will adjust accordingly. This is a good way to get more from your battery. Go to Settings/Brightness and Wallpaper.
Shutter Button
It is natural to hold the sides of the iPad when taking a photo. This will move the shutter button, which can wobble when shooting a photo. Try using the lock for orientation. This keeps your shutter button within an easier reach of a thumb. When done, turn the images with the image editor.
Different environments don’t need similar light settings, which is why you’re able to change it. If you want to dim your screen, tap the home home button a couple of times and swipe on the screen until the brightness setting appears. You can then adjust the amount of brightness you have.
The battery icon annoys many consumers and they quickly begin searching for a way to remove the nuisance. The removal process is actually incredibly easy! All you need to do is go to settings, tap on general, and then usage. Then you can toggle it on or off. If, for whatever reason, you want to put it back on, follow the same steps.
To go to your recently-used and running apps, double-click on the home button to open a row of apps at the bottom of your screen. Choose the icon of the specific app you want and click. You can find any open app using this feature.
Have you ever wanted to connect your iPad to your television to get more use out of the device? There is an adapter you can use to do this with newer TVs. Look for an Apple VGA adapter or a digital AV adapter. You can do this with both.
Have you ever wanted to learn how to take a screenshot quickly? It is easier than you think. Tap Home and then Sleep/Wake. After a flash prompt, the screenshot will be saved and you can store it where you wish. These shots save automatically, reducing your worry that you will lose them.
As time passes does it seem like your iPad gets slower and slower, especially when it comes to using apps and the internet? Your iPad may still be slow after you have sifted through your files and gotten rid of old, useless ones. Use iCloud to clear out more space! This trick may make your iPad as quick and smooth as it was when you first bought it.
Have you ever lost an important item and felt terrible? Well, you don’t have to worry about this with your iPad thanks to its “Find My iPad” option. This tells you the precise location of your iPad and gives you the option of deleting sensitive material contained on your device. You may think this is a hassle, but you’ll be glad of it if your iPad is lost or stolen.
Now that you have read this article, you have a basis from which to work. Your iPad will be with you at all times, whether it is telling you the weather or playing a song. It is a tool that makes a lot of other gadgets obsolete, especially when following these tips.
