When used with great skill, the iPad is a great tool that can help you get many tasks done. However, it’s important that time is spent on learning all there is know about the iPad. The following article contains plenty of advice and tips to prepare you as an iPad pro, so read on.

The newest iPad iOS has folders. Just drag on app onto another one to create a folder. The folder that is created will be named with the category of the applications that are inside it. You can easily rename this folder.

It is easy to access all open apps. Just hit the Home button twice and a list will show up on the screen. If you tap on a app in the bar, you can quickly switch to it. Hit the Home button to get rid of the bar.

Be aware of the amount you are spending to purchase apps for your iPad. It is so simple to use your iTunes application that you can rack up a huge bill without realizing it. Make sure you monitor how much you spend.

You will be using VPN networks if you are trying to get in contact with remote servers. If you have a need to connect your iPad through a VPN connection, you need to enable the VPN feature available through Settings and Network. After configuration, it will request your screen-name and the address for the server. Get in touch with the network administrator if you do not know the server address.

Do you get irked each time you get a message from your iPad wanting to know if you want to join a new wifi network that it has just picked up? It is possible to disable this feature by accessing your settings. If you don’t want further prompts, turn off the last option found on the page.

Soft resets can fix your iPad when it freezes. To start, hold down your home and power buttons at the same time for several seconds. Wait until your iPad begins to restart. To force close an app, just hold down the home button until it closes.

You should adjust your settings to preview more than a few lines of the emails you receive. Open the settings app, then choose “mail” on the left side. Next, tap on the “preview” setting. Select “5 lines” for example. This allows you to tailor how much you’ll see in the Mail app and lets you skim through your mail more efficiently.

Even if you are in a rush, don’t make the mistake of charging your iPad with the charger for your iPhone. The iPad requires a larger wattage requirement than the iPhone. If you try to use an iPhone charger, you’ll have to wait a very long time for it to fully charge. Charge your iPad with an iPad charger.

If you are concerned about someone seeing private information on your phone, you may set a password to erase the data after several failed attempts. If someone can’t figure out the password after 10 tries, all the data on your phone will be erased.

If you want to sync your Google and iPad calendars, go to Mail, Contact then Calendars. Choose Add An Account, then Other. Tap that you wish to Add CalDAV Account and then put in the information for Google. Then, back out of that menu and choose the calendar app. All that you need should be right there.

Hate having to view your iPad’s battery charge percentage? It is easy to turn off. To begin, open the Settings menu. Then click Usage under the General Settings. You will then have access to the battery percentage display and have the option to turn it off.

Do not dismiss the iPad’s cloud function if you are always connected online. This is a convenient method of storing information without using up valuable hard drive space. Important documents should be stored in both locations.

Auto brightness is a wonderful feature to conserve battery and energy. Your iPad is able to automatically adjust the brightness based on the light it detects. This feature can go a long way when it comes to the amount of time that you get cordless use in a given day. Go to Settings, and then locate the “Brightness & Wallpaper” setting.

A forum might be useful if you’re having a hard time figuring out your iPad. Most any question that you may have has probably been asked and answered by someone before on a forum. Establish a presence and read old forum postings to gain lots of information and learn useful tips.

Your first instinct when taking photos with an iPad is to hold it by its sides. Doing so will make the shutter button move around, causing wobbly pictures. Locking the orientation is a great solution for this common problem. You can then put the button to push near your thumb. After you’ve snapped the picture, use the image editor and rotate the picture to your liking.

Your iPad can listen to all your iTunes music. If you have iTunes, you don’t need to download the songs again with this solution. Use the “Home Sharing” mode on iTunes and your iPad. Then click More and Shared in your iPad’s music app. Now you just have to listen!

If you are an iPad user you no doubt love it. You can use an iPad more effectively by understanding all its features. When you use these tips, you’ll surely be pleased with the results.