Helpful Hints To Maximize Your Use Of The IPad

Many people who own an iPad have but one major complaint: it's way too complicated to figure out! If you find yourself of the same mindset with your new Apple, check out the following article. It contains useful tips and tricks on how to master your iPad quickly and use if for all its worth.

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Before you purchase an app, you should check out any alternatives that are cheaper or even free. Many times popular apps have free light versions that are basically the exact same thing except; They include advertisements. If this doesn't bother you, it could be a good way to save a few bucks.

 

VPN networks are used to access remote servers. If this is something that you need to do, just go to Settings, click Network, and then turn the VPN feature on. The iPad then will ask for your server address and user name. If you are unsure about the address, talk to your network administrator.

 

A lot of people find it hard to type on tablets, but it gets easier the more you do it. The iPad does offer a dictation feature, however. Tap the Home button two times, and then tap the Microphone button. Once you finish, hit that microphone once more and you will see in text what you have spoken aloud.

 

It's essential that you know how to treat your iPad. Start by keeping it away from direct sunlight and do not leave it inside a hot car. Heat degrades battery performance. Don't let it get wet either. Be sure to buy a specially designed cover to protect your iPad when not in use.

 

Change the passcode on your iPad. You automatically are prompted for only a four-digit password. However, this is not as secure as you would like since this not only gets you into your iPad but also is used to encrypt your data. Therefore, go to Passcode Lock under your General Settings and turn off Simple Passcode. After that, you will be able to make the password any length you like using any keyboard characters.

 

Using AirPrint, you can print straight from your iPad, as long as you have a compatible printer. AirPrint works with most newer HP printers. If you have a Mac, you can use the Printopia app to print to any Mac printer. To use AirPrint, simply go to the share menu and choose print--that's it!

 

To copy/paste quickly, press and then hold text and simply choose Select. Select Copy, change to another app, and then select and hold again. Again, a menu will come up, this time tap "paste." You can also highlight a whole paragraph; tap it around four times.

 

If your like most people, the love you have for your iPad is somewhat off-set by your frustrations at learning to use it! Hopefully the tips from this article makes mastering the iPad a little bit easier for you. Once you become familiar with all that it can do, you will fall in love with it all over again!