As an iPad owner, you probably know these devices are amazing. It allows you to sing along, type, record yourself, draw, and even more. However, if you don’t have thorough knowledge about an iPad, then you can’t completely utilize it. Keep reading to learn how you can get more out of your device.

iPads now support 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. If you don’t like the label, you can rename the folder.

Pay attention to how much you spend on all those apps you buy. iTunes makes it simple to just click and buy once you have entered your credit card or gift card information. Therefore, it is important to monitor your spending.

You can reset your iPad if you see that it is frozen. You can do this by holding down the power button, while at the same time pressing the home button. Hold both down for a few seconds. The iPad will then reboot. If all you need is for an application to close, then hold down the home button. Keep it held for a second or two.

Is a noisy app driving you nuts? It is easy to mute the volume on the iPad. All you have to do is hold down the volume-down key until it turns off. The lock button can be turned into a mute button as well.

Even if you are in a rush, don’t make the mistake of charging your iPad with the charger for your iPhone. This is because it has a different wattage than an iPad charger. The iPhone charger will take much longer to fully charge your iPad. Use the original charger instead.

You must know how to take care of your iPad properly. First of all, keep your iPad out of direct sunlight and don’t leave it locked inside your hot car. Heat degrades battery performance. Also, remember to keep your iPad away from liquids, which are extremely damaging. You may also want to place a padded cover on top of it for even more protection.

Search Engine

Do you not like having Google set as the default search engine? If so, there is a way for you to change this. Just navigate to the Settings button, then you can switch it to Safari if you wish. You have the choice of switching the search engine to something more user-friendly if you would like.

Do you wish you could get to your bookmarked favorite sites quicker and easier? It is possible to leave the bookmark bar up permanently. Search out Safari within the Settings menu. Change the Always Show Bookmarks to On and you’re done.

The iPad can perform a quick mute. The first iPads did not have a mute button on them. Now the lock switch can be used to mute the iPad. On a current iPad, simply press the volume down button and hold it.

Do you know what podcasts are? These consist of radio shows ranging in short to long lengths. If you do not want to listen to music anymore while commuting, try some podcasts. There are plenty of topics available and many things will be of interest.

Join a special iPad forum or online community. This can give you a lot of valuable information on your device. This lets you learn and share, too. There are forums specifically geared toward problems should you run into one.

You can’t just change days by swiping in the calendar. You will need to employ the navigation bar to get this done. Blue marks the current day, which is easily noticeable.

Want to navigate between your apps without having to navigate to the home screen? All you have to do is double-tap Home, and all running apps will pop up. Then you just need to choose the app that you were looking for instead of scrolling through all the screen. To get back to where you were earlier you just do the same thing again.

You can double tap your chosen keyword, and it will be copied on your iPad. Sometimes it’s hard to copy an entire paragraph with that technique. Tap the text four times, you will copy the whole paragraph. This method can be used for addresses, paragraphs, and the URL bar.

Keep your kids safe when they use your tablet to go online. Visit the Settings menu, then General, followed by Restrictions. You can then get to where you can enable setting restrictions. You can then block your children from seeing content they shouldn’t be seeing. Adult content in videos, websites and shows will be restricted.

If you need to change the volume on your iPad, go to the Settings function, General tab and the Sounds option. If you have the settings for Change on you can use all of the buttons. Alternately, you could make use of the volume slider to adjust your volume.

Have you ever seen something on your iPad that you want to keep? This is easy! You just need to tap on it and hold the tap. You will prompted to save it. You’ll have it available in your Photo app.

An alternative to charging your iPad in the front is to try putting the plug in the back if you are having trouble. Not every USB port will provide enough power, and most of the time the back ones run better. If that does not work, get a power outlet USB adapter.

Your iPad should be immediately more valuable to you, now that you’ve read the tips from this article. Remember and share each of these tips that you learned. And, spreading the knowledge to others will make you feel great as well.