Sunday, January 6, 2013

Learn How To Use Your IPad To Its Full Potential

By Blanch McConomy


The simplicity of the iPad is both what makes it so attractive and what can make it difficult to use. It takes a good base of knowledge to be able to turn the iPad from a fun toy into a real tool. This article has all the advice you need, so read on.

Have you noticed the AirPlay icon flashing across your iPad? If so, then this feature allows you to stream the media that's on your Apple television, typically connected to the television in your living room. Simply tap this AirPlay icon, which looks like a rectangle with a triangle in it.

Do you need to include a quotation in the text you are typing? You could either access the second screen of your keyboard or save time and use the hidden quotation mark on the first screen. Tap and hold on the interrogation point key and a quotation mark will appear. You can select it by sliding your finger.

Take advantage of free apps for your iPad. Although there are a number of sites that offer apps at reasonable prices, there are also those that give them to you for free. Be sure to check the reputability of the site you download from and read the fine print. You should have no problem getting nearly everything you need at no cost.

Have you ever wondered how many apps are running on your iPad all at once? This is valuable information to keep your iPad running efficiently. All you have to do is to double tap the home button, and a list will appear. Tapping on each one can pull the app up, and swiping downward can remove the list.

You may come to a situation where you realize that you're reading a blog post and want to get back to the top. It may seem really irritating having to scroll back up. However, you can make it easier on yourself by tapping the title bar once and you will instantly be transported back to the top.

Buying an iPad is a great way to increase any kind of company that you have. It is a great way to bring in new business because it shows that your company is modern and progressive. If you are looking for this kind of client, then pick up an iPad.

Your iPad is able to double as a digital picture frame. This means that you can skip spending a lot of money on a digital frame. Access this feature by looking to the right of the button that says 'Slide to Unlock' and you should see a small flower. After clicking the flower, your slideshow will begin after a few seconds. You can set the speed and make sure to turn off the zoom in on faces feature.

If you want to secure your iPad's backups, you can do it by opening your iPad in iTunes, going to the summary tab and choosing Encrypt Data. That way, you will have all of your information safe in case something happens, and you lose all the information on your iPad.

Many people find that the display battery charge is extremely distracting on their iPad. This feature can be turned off. In the Settings menu select General and then Usage. Under Usage you will see the area where you will be able to turn off and on the battery percentage display icon.

After reading this article, do you feel like you know something new about your iPad? There are lots of little tips to use your tablet well, so make sure you continue to play with it. The best part of the iPad is that it is almost impossible to do something wrong.




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