The iPad is a very popular tool for people of all ages. A kid may use it for school and games, and adults can use it as a tool for work. There are a wealth of options open to you. Read on to learn all about putting your iPad to use to your fullest advantage.
Are you annoyed by how often your iPad asks you to connect to WiFi networks? You can stop this by going to settings. Look for an option called Ask To Join that is referring to networks. Choose that and you won’t be bothered with incoming invites.
The iOS supports folders now. To start, tap and hold your finger on an app until it starts jiggling, drag that app on top of another icon, then drag the app to a different icon and release. This will create a folder with both apps inside.You can rename this folder if you want.
Are you finding it annoying to receive constant messages from your iPad because it wants you to join every wifi network that it has detected? This feature can be turned off in your iPad settings. Select Wi-Fi and then turn the notification option if you want them to disappear.
If you need to charge up in a hurry, do not use an iPhone charger on the iPad. Your iPad doesn’t have the same wattage as your iPhone which is 10 watts as opposed to 5 watts on the phone. You will not be able to charge your iPad as quickly if you are using your iPhone charger. Instead, use the charging cables that came with your iPad.
If you want to prevent anyone from stealing your information stored in your iPad, use the settings app to enable data wiping after a number of failed password entries. This erases everything stored on the phone if someone cannot figure out the code 10 times in a row.
There is a speech dictation. Push Home twice and then hit the tiny microphone you see.After you’re through dictating, tap the icon one more time and your text will display.
Shortcuts make it far easier for you to send messages. One example is double tapping space to add a period. This will allow you to do it automatically, so you have more free time to speak with whoever you’re talking to.
The iPad has a downloadable manual so it will need to be downloaded if you want to read it. Apple doesn’t want to kill trees so they encourage the download one than to include one with all of their products.
If you would like to include your Google Calender on your iPad’s calender app, then go to your Mail option, Contact then Calendars. You select Other after tapping the Add An Account and then Other.Tap Add CalDAV Account icon and put in your Google data. You should see what you need now.
There is a safeguard to losing your iPad in place. Simply enter the Settings menu and access iCloud. There, place in your ID. Look then to the bottom area of the page to turn on “Find My iPad.” With this on, if you do lose the ipad, you can go to iCloud.com to find where it is located.
If you are wanting to do a fast copy and paste, tap and hold on the target text. Then click Copy, go to another application, then tap again. A menu will come up and you click on paste. You can also highlight a whole paragraph; tap it around four simple taps.
Do you dislike surfing the web on the iPad and aren’t sure where a word that’s hyperlinked words lead? You can solve this. You can’t hover, but you can touch and hold on them.The URL associated with the hyperlink will be shown.
If you bought an iPad for a younger child and don’t want him or her to access certain things, make sure your settings are set to block mature content. This can be done through the settings on your iPad. You can block any material that has been labeled as having adult content and bad language.
Do you download podcasts are? You can find radio programs in varying lengths on any subject. If you do not want to listen to music anymore while commuting, podcasts may be a suitable alternative. You are sure to find a subject that peaks your interest.
You can copy and paste feature on your iPad. Tap again when the text has been highlighted in yellow, and you can select Copy.
A lot of iPad owners know that their device has an iTunes store, but might not be aware of everything that it has to offer. One great feature is iTunes U. In this section, you will find a lot of educational presentations that are very helpful.
The iPad is pre-loaded with lots of apps you may not find useful. You can put them in a folder and location where they will not get in your way. This helps keep your way.
The screen may be reduced by pressing “Home” two times and swiping it until you get to the setting for brightness. Then you can change the brightness manually for your taste.
The iPad is pre-loaded with lots of apps you have no use for. Since these apps are part of the OS, they can’t be removed. Make a folder to store all these useless apps out of the way. This will your main page to only have the things you use often.
It’s easy to take a screenshot on your iPad. Press the Home button followed by the Sleep/Wake key. This means you have taken a photo has been taken.
Tap on the Home button twice to maneuver between apps. Simply tap the app you need and presto! You’re there. Do the same thing when you want to get back to the one you originally were.
The same light settings are not necessary when you are in different environments, which is why you are given the option to change that. You can change this setting by hitting Home twice, and going to Brightness. This lets you adjust your brightness for your surroundings.
Are you aware that you can use the Google Maps’ Street View Feature? Search until you see a red pin on your map.
Having read this article, you are now aware of the many ways to use the iPad to make your life more efficient and fun. Attempt some features and look at the possibilities. The more you’re able to learn about the iPad and what all it can do, the better it will serve you.
To copy text on your iPad, double-tap a word. However, it may be difficult copying an entire paragraph using that method. To do this, tap the text 4 times, on it should have copied the whole paragraph. In addition to paragraphs, this method works well for the URL bar and addresses.