The speed at which technology advances truly is a miraculous thing. When computers were first invented, they had to have separate rooms built to contain them. Now a simple cell phone has more power and capability than those behemoths. These tips can help you get the most from your iPad.

Battery life is typically shorter when using heavier applications like movies and games. By tweaking the brightness of your iPad screen, you can make the battery last longer. You can enjoy your iPad without requiring it to be on the brightest setting.

Your folders are now supported with iOS. Put your finger on an app for several seconds and drag it into another. You will then have a folder with both applications together, sporting the same of the application category. Then you rename the folder.

If you are tired of being prompted to join various Wi-Fi networks, change your settings. Opt out of the Ask To Join setting. By choosing that option, you will never again be bothered by the invitations.

You don’t need to click the camera icon on your screen to view your photos. Instead, you can use one finger to swipe to the right, and voila, there is your picture or video. Swipe toward the left and your previous pictures will appear.

If you are a person that needs to have a manual with whatever you buy, you need to download the iPad’s one should you need it. It is easier for Apple to make it a download than to print a manual for every product.

Shortcuts are a great feature to install to save time and reduce stress. You can add a full stop and a space by tapping on the space button twice. Doing this means you no longer need to do it manually every time.

It’s essential that you know how to treat your iPad. Try to move your device out of the sun and heat, as this can cause burnout. The battery life can be cut short by exposure to heat. Avoid placing it near liquids. Finally, be sure that you have a cover that can protect your iPad from scratches and other dangers.

If you want to mute the volume on the iPad, try this. The volume down button, when held for two seconds, gets this done. That’s faster than adjusting the volume repeatedly. Hold it one more time to revert the volume.

The iPad cloud function is very helpful for people who use the Internet a lot. You can use it to store documents, photos and other information to save on space on your iPad. Make sure your important documents are backed up on your device and the cloud.

Do you know what podcasts are? Podcasts are short radio programs that can last anywhere from a few minute to a few hours, and are available on pretty much every imaginable topic. If your radio stations aren’t playing any good music, then try some podcasts. You are sure to find any number of topics that interest you.

Orientation Lock

Taking pictures often means turning the iPad to the side. Doing this will make the shutter button move, and you will be unsteady when you take the photograph. Try using the orientation lock. The orientation lock is right near your thumb, so it will be easy to reach. After you snap the picture, edit the image with the editor and rotate the video or image at a later time.

To access all running apps, just double-click the Home button. After doing that all of the apps that are running will pop-up on the bottom of your screen, and from there you just need to click the appropriate icon. This ensures that you never forget which apps you’re running and gives you an easy way to shut off apps you don’t need any longer.

Tabs let you multitask while browsing the web. You need not leave the site you’re on because you wish to follow through to another link. By holding the link instead of tapping it, you will bring up an options menu. Next, open up the link with a new tab. This will let you keep the page you are on and open a new one.

Itunes Account

Listen to the music you bought on iTunes with the iPad. If you have songs in your iTunes account and do not wish to download these again, there is an easy answer to this. Select Home sharing in both your iPad and iTunes account. In the iPad’s Music app, click on More and then Shared. Start listening to your music!

Do you find reading e-books on the iPad hurts your eyes? Your best bet is to adjust the brightness of the screen, especially if you plan to read for longer periods of time. You can find this under settings, which will allow you to make the screen lighter or darker.

You can’t do day-to-day swiping in the calendar app. It requires that you use the navigation icons that are near the bottom to get to the date you need. The day is in blue, and you can notice it easily.

Have you ever wanted to connect your iPad to your television to get more use out of the device? You can do so by using an adapter that you can purchase separately. Look for a digital AV or Apple VGA adapter. Either will do the job for you.

Do you notice that your screen is getting badly scratched? You should protect your device if you notice it getting scratched. This protects the iPad and your finger from possible micro-cuts.

There is so many choices in technology nowadays. When you purchase an iPad, you will need to continue learning everything it offers. The piece above is just a starting place, so it pays to continue learning.