iPads are very simple in their use. You simply need to press the screen, add an app and get going, right? There is more to the iPad than that, and this article should guide you through some simple tips and tricks to help you figure it all out.
You will be using VPN networks if you are trying to get in contact with remote servers. You can use a VPC on your iPad by going to Settings, Network, and then turning on the VPN. You will then be asked for a username and a server address. If you lack the server address, ask a network administrator.
You can get to all running apps on your tablet. Just swipe downward on the screen to remove it.
Keep track of how much you are spending on apps. It’s very common for iPad users to run up credit card bills buying music and apps. Make sure you monitor the amount of money you spend.
Be aware of any apps that constantly run on your device. Sometimes, the current apps will not be visible in the foreground. If you want to see what else is running on your iPad, just double-click the Home button. Current apps will show up along the screen’s bottom. When you are finished with this area, swipe down and the bar will be gone.
Do you get perturbed when your iPad asks if you want to join new Wi-Fi networks? This feature can be turned off under your iPad settings. Select “Wi-Fi” and then turn the Ask option if you want them to disappear.
You can reset your iPad when it freezes by doing a soft reset. This will cause the device restart. If you need to close an app, hold your home button down for several seconds.
If WiFi join notifications annoy you, simply get rid of them. Look for the option which gives you the choice of joining networks. Turn that off, and you won’t see invitations any more.
Is a noisy app driving you just launched making too much noise? You can quickly turn the volume by holding down the “vol -” button until it is muted. The lock orientation can be turned into a mute button as well.
Are you annoyed by how often your iPad asking you to become part of a Wi-Fi network? Then go to settings and eliminate the possibility. Go to Settings and opt for the Wi-Fi tab. Choose that and you won’t have to worry about so many notification.
If you have safety concerns should your iPad fall into the wrong hands, set the password to delete your personal data if someone enters the wrong password over and over. As long as the person that finds your iPad does not guess the code within 10 attempts your information will be safe.
You don’t need to tap the camera roll icon on your screen to view your photos. Just do a one-finger swipe to see your content will appear. Swipe left in the other direction to see prior photos.
The iPad’s default iPad setting shows two lines of every email prior to you selecting it. It can help to see more content prior to opening. You can select mail icon in settings.
You can keep tabs open by opening new pages inside a new tab. If you are using Safari, tap and hold down the link and wait until a menu pops up. Then just pick to open the page in a brand new tab. You’ll still have your other page handy.
If you use Google Calendar and want it included within the calendar app on your iPad, go to mail, Contact then Calendars. You select Other after tapping the Add An Account and then Other.Tap the icon Add CalDAV Account and put in your Google data. Everything you need should be visible.
A great way to keep multiple pages from closing is to open is to open new pages in new tab. If you are using Safari, tap the link and hold it until the menu option becomes visible.
Does the battery charge icon distract you on your iPad screen? This can be simply turned off. Begin by entering the menu for your Settings. Then click Usage under the General Settings. In this menu, you’re able to turn off the display of battery percentage.
Search Engine
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 will have the default search engine to Bing or Yahoo if you find them to be more preferable than Google.
Hate having to tap the Bookmarks icon whenever you are wanting to visit your go-to sites? All you need to do is turn on your bookmark bar. Turn the Always Show Bookmark bar option on in your Settings menu.
Taking screenshots on an iPad is very simple. Just hold down the Home and Sleep buttons simultaneously. This will take a screenshot and save it with all of your other photos.
The iPad cloud function is very helpful for people who are constantly onilne. This is a convenient method of storing information without using up valuable hard drive. Make sure that important documents are stored on your iPad and iCloud as well.
Would you like the ability to locate your iPad should it go missing? Just go to your iPad’s Settings and then click on iCloud. Enter your Apple ID where prompted and then turn on Find My iPad. When you activate this feature, you only need to visit iCloud.com to locate a lost iPad.
You can take control of the notifications you receive. You can remedy this setting by choosing Settings and then Notifications. You can easily manage which applications send alerts and which ones you aren’t worried as much about.That will help you when you want to get alerted from something important.
Your iPad makes the process of taking a screenshot. Just depress the home and sleep/wake buttons at the same time. You will hear a click and see a small flash.This lets you that you’ve successfully taken the photo.
It’s now possible to quickly mute the iPad. As you might know, previous iPad versions did not have this capability. With the newer iOS, you can have the button on the side do this for you. Just hold the volume down button for a few seconds to mute.
Are you aware you can use the Google Maps app to see Street View Feature? Search on it and a red pin will mark the location.
The iPad is easy, but you can really use it when you know what it can do. Beginning here should have you pointed in the right direction when wanting to use the iPad. You can use your iPad for a lot of different tasks if you are familiar with all its features.
Set up phone numbers and emails for FaceTime. By default, FaceTime on your iPad will include the email that you set the iPad up with, but you can add more. If there are more emails or even phone numbers where you want FaceTime to recognize, you can set them up in the settings area of the iPad.