How To Do More With Your IPad

When did you buy your iPad? How often do you use it? You don't want to be attached to it completely, but you do need to get your money's worth. There are so many things you can do with your iPad that you should be getting more than your money's worth. Keep reading to find out more.

There is a way that you can check all the running applications that you have at a given time. Just hit the Home button twice and a list will show up on the screen. This is a great way to switch between apps. Swipe downwards to hide the bar again.

If your friends own iPads too, you can share your entire music and video library with them. Open your ITunes app and activate the home sharing function. You also need to enter your Apple ID in the music and video menu of your iPad. To access a shared library, open a music or video app and select more. You will then have access to a list of shared libraries.

There is a feature you can use on your phone that will erase all the data on the phone if someone inputs the correct passcode. While this may seem like a good idea, be careful. You may put the wrong passcode yourself and end up losing all of your information.

Do you feel distracted by seeing the battery charge percent icon on your iPad screen? It can be easily turned off. Start by going to Settings. Select General and next locate Usage. Here, you will be able to turn off the display of battery percentage.

Did you know you could print the documents you have on your iPad? You need to purchase an AirPrint ready printer. While you are near the printer, access your share menu and select printer. If you have a Mac computer, you can download an app called Printopia to send your printing jobs to a printer connected to your Mac.

Copying and pasting text the iPad is simple. Use your finger to highlight the text, then choose the text that should be copied. Tap again when your text gets highlighted yellow, and then choose copy. You can paste, then, by pressing, then holding, and choosing "paste".

Protect your information that you have stored on your iPad. Use the passcode lock to lock your iPad if the password is entered incorrectly ten times. This can be done by going to your Settings menu, selecting General, then Passcode lock and finally Erase Data option. This way, if an unauthorized person tries to access your iPad, everything will be deleted.

Make use of folders. To do this, simply tap and hold onto an app until the app shakes. Once you do this, drag this app over an icon and release. Doing this will create a folder that contains both your apps. The name of your folder will depend on the apps' category. However, if you don't like this name, you can change it.

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.

Are you having trouble with small print on certain websites? Then you need to zoom in. To do this, use two fingers to pinch outward. You will also be able to tap links and select words better. When you are ready to zoom out, use two fingers to pitch inward.

Get a warranty. You may not think that a warranty is something you need, but consider this: An iPad is not a cheap toy. It is an electronic investment and you need to make sure that you can get it repaired or replaced should you need that. A warranty can give you peace of mind.

Did your iPad download get interrupted? Did you never receive that bonus item that was supposed to come with your new iTunes album? These are issues that are easily corrected. Just pick the Store menu in iTunes, and look for the option to check for any downloads you may have available.

Tired of auto-correct rewriting your every word on iPad? Look for "keyboard" options under general settings and find the auto-correct feature. Simply select the off option and you won't be facing the hassle of having to spell perfectly or risk words and meanings changed, often times not for the better!

An iPad is a great resource for almost any kind of need. If you are a photographer, there are lots of applications that help you modify pictures on an amateur or even small-scale professional level. Additionally, you can use these same applications to share your pictures with others through social media.

When taking pictures, you should use the orientation lock button so the shutter button remains near your thumb instead of shifting to the bottom of your screen. You will then be able to take pictures without shaking when you hold the iPad by its sides. Use an image editor app to rotate your pictures afterward if you need to.

Don't waste your money on expensive bluetooth keyboards! A wireless Apple keyboard will work perfectly with an iPad. In fact, even a cheap bluetooth keyboard from a discount store will work. You can find cases with built-in keyboards, too, which make toting it around with you super easy while protecting your tablet.

Ever wondered how to make typing much faster when you have to use special characters or type in all CAPS? All you have to do is double tap the shift key or character's key in order to make this happen. Now you can type much easier on your device.

Now that you have a better idea of how to go about using your iPad, you should be able to use it for more things. Have fun using the apps, track your workout program, use it to help your kids learn, and more. The iPad is a great tool for just about anything!