iPads are full of technology. But, to get the most of its potential, some reading will prove fruitful. Keep reading for some useful advice on how to use your iPad efficiently.
Folders are now supported by the iPad’s iOS. To create a folder, move an app and put it on top one. Instantly they will both merge into a folder named after their categories. You can rename the folder, if you like.
Do you get irked each time you get a message from your iPad wanting to know if you want to join a new wifi network that it has just picked up? You’re able to turn off this feature through the settings menu. Just go to the tab for Wi-Fi, and there is an option to turn off the prompt. It is the final option on that page.
Have you ever mistakenly opened a noisy app? The volume can quickly be muted by holding down the decrease volume button. The lock orientation can also be configured to mute your device.
Many people find it difficult to type on tablets, but it gets easier with time. However, you can use speech dictation as an alternative. Just press home button two times and tap the little microphone you see. Once done talking, press it again and you’ll see what you said.
If you always prefer to read the owner’s manual for any new gadget, you will need to download the manual for the iPad. Apple has a minimalist approach towards their products.
You can make it much easier to send messages if you use shortcuts. For instance, when you tap the space bar two times, you will get a period and a space. You don’t have to do it manually this way.
Default Search Engine
If you do not want Google used as your default search engine you can change that. You can do this by going to the settings, selecting Safari and choosing Search Engine. Now you can choose Bing or Yahoo as your default search engine. You can always change it back the same way.
If you want to use the copy and paste feature on the iPad, you can click it and drag to select text. Once you’ve done this, you’ll need to press ‘copy’, go to a different app, and press and hold again. A menu will pop up and you should tap on paste. For an entire paragraph, you must tap four times.
There is a copy/paste option from the iPad. Tap on the text and hold to copy. Next choose select for the text you would like to copy. Tap once more after the text appears in yellow highlight. Then select Copy. Then tap again to paste your text.
There is more to the iTunes Store than music and apps! An interesting one is iTunes U (which is used for universities). In this section, there are plenty of podcasts of an educational nature for students and anyone who loves to learn.
You should activate the auto brightness features to improve the duration of your battery. Using this option, your iPad can adjust its lighting to match the lighting where you are. This is a great way to control the amount of battery being used with screen brightness, extending your iPad sessions without plugging in. You can find this in settings under the brightness and wallpaper option on your iPad.
The experience of using an iPad for the first time can cause amazement and wonder. Before taking the plunge and purchasing this device, study the features and functions available that you might find interesting. Using the tips found in the article above makes it possible to use your iPad skillfully each day.