Everyone is able to benefit from owning an iPad. The list of tasks and activities it can perform is nearly without limit. That said, if you really want to get the most out of your iPad you need to educate yourself. Continue reading and you are guaranteed to learn some useful bits of information to help improve your iPad experience.

When you use the iPad to stream a lot of media content, such as watching movies or listening to music, you will notice that the battery does not last as long. Your battery will last longer if you reduce the brightness of your screen. Most likely it is not necessary to use the highest intensity setting to get the most from your iPad.

Watch how much money you spend on apps. Sometimes, apps can cost a lot, especially if you purchase a lot of them. So it is critical to keep track of what you spend.

Server Address

The iPad can use VPN networks for accessing servers in a remote location. The VPN feature on an iPad can be activated by entering the network section of the settings menu. A server address and username will be required to use this. If you don’t know what the server address is, contact the network administrator.

Does it annoy you whenever the iPad asks if you want to join any wifi network it has detected? This feature can be turned off in your settings. Open the Wi-Fi tab of the settings menu and choose the last item in the list that appears if you don’t wish to receive network prompts.

When your iPad freezes, you can reboot your device with a soft reset. To do this, you must hold the home and power buttons at the same time for a few seconds. The iPad will then reboot. If you want to kill a running process, hold the main button for around 5 seconds.

You don’t have to use the film roll icon to look at pictures. Instead, swipe right and your picture is there. To view previous photos you have taken, just keep swiping to the left.

Using shortcuts can make sending messages easier. For instance, a period and space are added when you tap the space bar two times while typing a sentence. Therefore, you don’t have to manually do this yourself, which will help you save time.

Do you ever find you want to take a quick screenshot on your iPad? It is really very simple to do. To pull this off, just hold down both the “Home” and “Sleep” button simultaneously. This will take a screenshot and save it with your other pictures.

You will find that iPads now have an easy way to be muted. In its first incarnation, the iPad lacked a specific mute button. The iOS 4.3 allowed its users to utilize the switch-lock. On a current iPad, simply press the volume down button and hold it.

Do mystery hyperlinks on web pages annoy you when you use the iPad to browse the web? There is a simple thing you can do. You can’t hover, but you can tap and hold the link. That will show you the underlying URL.

Use iTunes to sync your iPad with your personal computer or Mac. It’s very easy to interact with iTunes now and share documents. This is actually the best way to access the PDFs stored on your iPad.

There are many preloaded apps that you will probably never use. Many of these apps cannot be deleted. Put these programs into a folder and move it to a location that is removed from where you typically spend your time. That allows you to concentrate on what you want.

Shutter Button

It is natural to hold the sides of the iPad when taking a photo. Holding the sides will make the shutter button move and ruin your picture. Try using the lock for orientation. It ensures the shutter button is simple to reach. You can edit your image or videos after recording them.

If you want your iPad battery life to last longer, turn down the illumination level of the screen brightness. This is extremely helpful if you’re expecting a message or email of great importance and your battery is running low. Tap the Home button twice and select the icon that resembles a sun.

You might not think much about the dangers of using the iPad, but you should set the security of your iPad adequately. You do not know when it may accidentally get lost, and it normally provides access to lots of secure data like phone numbers, addresses, emails and possibly bank information.

Is the iPad default search engine leaving you dissatisfied? You can use a different search engine. Find the Settings menu and the option is listed beneath the “Safari” subheading. Choose the search engine you want from the list of installed engines. You can choose between Bing, Yahoo or Google.

Is your iPad screen getting scratched? You need a screen protector! It keeps your iPad clean, safe from scratches and working for many years to come.

You can double tap your chosen keyword, and it will be copied on your iPad. It will be difficult to copy entire paragraphs this way, though. Four taps on the text will copy a whole paragraph for you. This works for URL’s, addresses, and paragraphs.

Consumers everywhere are buying iPads left and right. But, in order to optimize your experience, you must spend some time learning new things. By paying close attention to the information found above, you stand ready to take full advantage of the amazing potential the iPad presents.