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How To Use Your IPad To Become More Productive
It comes as no surprise to anybody who has used one that the iPad ranks among the most revolutionary personal technology tools ever invented. But, to get the most of its potential, some reading will prove fruitful. Read on to glean some informative facts about using the iPad to its full potential.

Streaming, gaming, or music can cause battery life to deplete faster. Adjusting the brightness is a great way to extend battery life. You'll probably see that you're not going to need the brightest setting to see your screen.

Keep track of how much you are spending on iPad apps. When you own an iPad, it is incredibly easy to run up a large itunes bill due to the fact that itunes stores your credit card details and buying apps only involves a few clicks. Because of this, ensure that you don't spend more than you have.

Do you feel annoyed when your iPad asks if you want to join a new wifi network that is has detected? You can turn this feature off by going to your settings. Select "Wi-Fi" and then turn off the notification option if you want them to disappear.

Wi-Fi notifications can quickly become irritating, so change them in the settings application. There is a selection in the Settings menu to disable Wi-Fi messages. Turn that setting off, and you will finally be rid of the constant notifications.

You can adjust your email settings to allow you to increase the number of lines displayed in preview. Open the settings app, then choose "mail" on the left side. Next, tap on the "preview" setting. Reset the number so that it shows five lines at one time Now it is possible to preview more content from each message, making skimming quicker.

Set a password to keep your information private. If they don't get it right, the iPad is factory fresh again.

Typing on a tablet can be difficult at first but gets easier over time. The iPad actually has a speech recognition function. Press the home button of your iPad twice and select the microphone icon that appears. When you are finished you just hit the microphone again and the text will appear on the screen.

The iPad's default setting shows two lines of every email prior to it being opened. In some cases, you may want to see more before you open it. You can select mail from your settings. Select Contacts under Mail, then select Calendar to alter the options for additional lines in Preview mail.

If you want to put your calendar on the iPad calendar you should click on the mail and then your contacts and then your calendar. Then just Add An Account, choosing Other. Tap on the CalDAV Account and then just enter the information for Google. Then exit the settings appplication. Next, tap your calendar app. This will get you the desired result that you are looking for.

Do you feel distracted by seeing the battery charge percent icon on your iPad screen? It is easy to turn off. Start off with your Settings menu. Under the General section, you will find Usage. Here, you will be able to turn off the display of battery percentage.

You should activate the auto brightness features to improve the duration of your battery. Your iPad will adjust its brightness in http://www.scribd.com/doc/237487521 function of the environment you are in. This ensures your battery stays charged for longer. You can turn auto brightness on and off by accessing your iPad's settings area.

Use tabs to multitask when you use the browser. If you want to click on a link, don't worry about the previous webpage closing. If you hold your finger down on the link, as opposed to tapping it, you'll be presented with an option menu. You can then choose to open a link in another tab, which allows you to keep the current page open.

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You should always use the security feature in your iPad even if it feels like you don't need it. You could always misplace the device and someone could access all your information. You may have bank records and passwords you don't want stolen. There are things you may not want people to see in your emails.

Partcipate in online communities of iPad users. You can learn so much from others who already know how to use the device. It is a great way for you to give back to the community too! If you're having any problems using your iPad, you should be able to find solutions on one of these forums.

Are you getting crummy Google search results on your iPad? Simply try selecting a different search engine. Click on Settings, then Safari and finally Search Engine. Look at the options, then simply select an alternate search engine. You can choose between Bing, Yahoo or Google.

There are options when it comes to keyboards for your iPad. A tiny touch keyboard that is projected on your iPad's screen can be tough to use. Any Bluetooth keyboard will work perfectly. This allows you to type with the same ease that you regularly enjoy on your laptop or desktop computer.

Does the notifications to join a Wi-Fi network annoy you? You can turn this feature off. In Wi-Fi under settings, get rid of the feature that prompts you to add or join networks. If you are still interested in joining a network, do not be concerned. This setting simply turns off random notifications, not joining networks altogether.

The volume buttons may not work. If this is happening, go to settings > general > sounds. Be sure you have the feature that allows you to change volume with buttons enabled. You can use the slider to change the volume, too.

If you are still new to using your iPad, you are probably still confused even though the device is amazing. For anyone interested in making this device part of their daily life, some time spent learning about its true potential is in order. If you use what you've learned in this article, you'll be tapping and swiping your way to accomplishing your goals and having fun.





 
 
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