IPad

Apple created the iPad after the success of the iPod, and this larger version has really taken the world by storm. The first tablet with such a wide selection of apps available has become the desire of millions around the world. This article aims to help you learn how to use your iPad successfully.

The iPad can work great for consolidating existing processes. For instance, you can add your Google Calendar to your iPad. All you have to do is go to your settings tab, then go to mail, then contacts and finally calendars. You're going to tap add an account, and then click on other to start setting it up.

If you have a child or a minor using your iPad, you may be interested in turning off mature content. To do this, tap on general, restrictions, and then enable restrictions. This feature will block TV shows, movies, and apps that are "mature audience" rated. Also, podcasts that have an "explicit" tag will be blocked.

Do you find that you're constantly being asked to join a wifi network? Avoid this nagging by going into Settings and then Wi-Fi, then setting Ask to Join Networks to off. This will connect you to networks for which the password is known without you having to approve the connection.

The first time you charge your iPad battery, make sure to charge it fully. Doing this can maximize your future battery life, as it helps to set the battery's memory at a high charge. While it might be tempting to use your iPad immediately, with only a small charge, you will get better long term life by following this tip.

When reading on iBooks, sometimes it can be a strain on your eyes if you are in a dark location. You can adjust the brightness of your screen in iBook easily. Go to Settings and then select Brightness. IBooks also has a separate brightness slider which can be used more conveniently.

The iPad calendar is a tool created specifically for those busy bodies that need to keep a tight schedule. A navigation bar is located along the screen's lower margin that allows for quick jumps from one day to the other. People may now utilize this calendar to schedule events weeks or months in advance. There are also various audible and visual alarms that guarantees they will remember.

Is the battery percentage notification making you crazy? There's a solution! Go to Settings and then General, click on Usage and set Battery Percentage to Off. This will mean you have to watch your battery charge on your own, but it could save you a ton of annoying notifications down the road.

Print right from your iPad. You don't have to email a document anymore. If you have the right kind of printer, you can simply print from your Share menu with AirPrinter. Many Hewlett Packard printers are compatible, and you can also use Printopia for printers that are connected to Macs.

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.

If you want to quickly mute your iPad, just click on the volume down button until the indicator goes to 0. This will mute your iPad and ensure you're not being interrupted in a meeting or class. You can bring the sound back by using the volume up button later.

These tips and tricks truly are priceless. Put them to work to ensure your iPad lives up to your standards. Putting them into use is the most important thing you can do, so keep them in mind as you install apps, create videos, listen to music or read recipes online.