IPad Tips For Beginners And Advanced Users

Every new gadget in technology is fun to have, but there is something extra special about an iPad. If you are the proud new owner of an iPad, you need to know how to navigate it and master its use. The following article will help you to do just that.

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Before you purchase an iPad, you should take the time to make a list of the features you need and decide what kind of storage size you want. There are different models of iPads available and there is no point in spending money on features you are never going to use.

 

Protect your sensitive data with the Delete All function. Worried about losing your identity if your iPad is ever lost or stolen? Simply enable the Erase Data security setting. In the event of 10 incorrect passcode entries, the iPad will automatically erase all personal data. You can find this option in the Settings menu, under General > Passcode Lock.

 

If you're battery is draining fast than you'd like, turn off some notifications and location based items. Your iPad is constantly monitoring where you are (as long as it's on wifi, 3G, or LTE). This monitoring sucks the life out of your battery. If you don't need the features, then you can extend your battery time with a few flicks of a button.

 

Do you want to prevent your iPad from automatically syncing when you hook it up to your computer? That is easy to accomplish. Make sure you are in iTunes, then hold down the Shift-Control or Command-Option buttons when you plug the iPad in. If you forget to do that step, then just swipe, the unlock during the sync, and it will stop.

 

If you do not want Google used as your default search engine you can change that. Just click on Settings, then Safari and then Search Engine. In addition to Google, you have a choice of using Yahoo and Bing as your search engine.

 

If you would like to take a screenshot while you are using your iPad, it is very easy to do. Press the Home and Sleep buttons simultaneously. You will then find the photo in your normal photo album.

 

Turn on multitasking gestures in your iPad settings. These multitasking gestures give you ways to control your screen with a few flicks. You can switch windows, switch applications, and more. It makes your iPad feel very sci-fi as your touch becomes your only control. If you don't like the gestures, you can always turn them off again in settings.

 

Video calls are an excellent feature of the iPad. Did you know that you can move the picture-in-picture around to a better location? First, start a video call on the iPad. Then just tap the window and drag it around the screen with your finger. This will help you get a better view of your subject.

 

Considering how many features the iPad is equipped with, it's no wonder people need guidance when trying to master it. Hopefully this article has given you some great information to go on. You are now ready to dive into your new iPad and see what all the fuss is about!