iPads are packed with a multitude of amazing features. Due to this, they are extremely popular. But, because of all the technology it has, there are some things you have to know to properly use it. The piece below is full of useful ideas meant to help you use your iPad well. Read on to learn more.

It is easy to access your running apps on the iPad. By double-clicking on your Home button, you will see every running app in a bar near the bottom of the screen. To switch between apps, just tap the one you want to access. Swipe downward on the screen to make the bar disappear.

Server Address

A VPN lets you get access to remote servers. You can enable this VPN connection by activating the VPN feature in the network settings. Next, you need to supply both username and server address. If you are unsure of your server address, contact your network administrator.

Go to settings and change them to stop the constant barrage of Wi-Fi network questions. You can go to the tab to opt out of joining a network. Choose this and all those invitations will stop.

There is no hard-copy manual for iPad, but if you want one, you can download it and print it. Apple believes in a paperless environment, and they prefer offering it digitally instead of in print.

Do you find it irritating that you have to constantly tap your bookmarks icon to view your favorite sites? Well you can turn on the bookmarks bar permanently and eliminate this problem. Select Settings, Safari, and choose the Always Show Bookmarks tab.

What happens if your iPad is stolen or lost? Simply enter the Settings menu and access iCloud. There, place in your ID. Look then to the bottom area of the page to turn on “Find My iPad.” When you do this, you will simply need to go to iCloud.com to find your iPad if it goes missing.

Set up your FaceTime emails and phone numbers. FaceTime, by default, will use the email address that was used when registering your iPad. If you have multiple emails or numbers, each one can be recognized by FaceTime.

It’s time to experience all of those fascinating applications for yourself. All you must do is to click Home twice, and they appear at the lower edge of the screen. This can save you time when switching between apps because you don’t have to go back to the home screen and navigate to the app.

It is possible to copy and paste words using your iPad. Tap the text and hold down on it if you wish to copy it. A menu will pop up allowing you to select that sentence. The text you want to copy will be highlighted in yellow, but you can change your selection. Choose copy once you are done. Simply tap, hold and select paste to apply the highlighted text.

Most of the time, you will hold your device on the edges when you take photographs. This will cause your shutter button to go in and out, resulting in blurry pictures. Try to use the orientation lock. This feature will cause the button to remain within thumb’s reach. After you take the photograph, you can rotate the image with an image editor.

Your can choose to have the lock key on your iPad either mute the volume or lock your iPad’s orientation. Earlier version of the iPad didn’t have this feature. As long as you are running iOS 4.3 or higher, you have the option. Another way to shut off the sound quickly is to hold the volume down button for a couple seconds.

A way to extend the battery life of your iPad is to lower the screen brightness. This is very beneficial if you’re out and about and expecting a vital message or email. To do this, double-click the Home button, swipe to the left and adjust the slide with the sun icon.

Control your notifications. If tons of applications are on your device, you probably deal with lots of notifications. Control these by going to Settings > Notifications. For apps that you no longer want to alerts from, you can simply disable them and leave the others active. This will keep your alerts for things that actually matter.

Street View

Are you aware that you may use Street View in the Google Maps app? Search and a red pin will show up on your map. You should then tap on the pin and select the red and white icon of a person that appears and the Street View feature will load.

Were you aware that it is not necessary to utilize the keyboard on your iPad? Big fingers and that tiny keyboard don’t mix! You can buy a Bluetooth keyboard and then use it with the iPad, easily. Doing this allows you to type easily, just as you would when using a laptop.

Do you want to take quick screenshots? It is not hard to do. Press the ‘Home’ and ‘sleep/wake’ button simultaneously. A brief flash will go off, and that’s your screenshot! All screen shots are automatically saved, so you don’t have to worry about saving them afterwards.

The iPad no longer includes the cool navigation and applications fail to load quickly. If so, it’s a good idea to review all your stored information and delete some. Think about putting pictures and media in iCloud to free up more space. For a lot of users, the iPad becomes a lot faster and more smooth when they do this.

Would you like to use the iPad to open PDF files? One way is to view it in iBooks after emailing the files directly to your email. Additionally, you can sync your PDFs and your iPad in the iTunes app.

The iPad is an incredibly popular tool, thanks to the array of usability options it offers. It requires a bit of practice to fully use an iPad. Using all these tips will make you an iPad master. Good luck with that!