The iPad is so new that it can be hard to know all it does. This can easily lead to you just using it for games, instead of all of the things that you can use it for. The iPad has tons of cool things to do. Get going with the process of learning by reading this piece now.

iPads now support folders. Tap an app and hold the icon until it jiggles. Then, drag the app onto a second app and let go. When you do that, it creates a folder containing the two apps and labels them with an appropriate category. You can then rename this folder if you like.

It is easy to access all of the running apps on your iPad. Press the Home button twice to view all of your current apps. It is easy to switch to an app by tapping it on the bar. To get rid of the bar, you should take your finger and swipe it down towards the bottom of the screen.

Is that app you just launched making too much noise? You can quickly turn the sound down by holding down the “vol -” button until it is muted. If you use mute often, you can set the lock orientation key to act as your mute button.

Adjust the settings in order to see more than just two lines from emails prior to opening them. Go to settings and then to mail, locate the preview setting. Select “5 lines” for example. This ensures you know what your emails say.

Having read this article, you have a sound foundation to make the best use of iPad in your business and personal life. It’s an amazing device. Continue learning and always stay abreast of developments. New applications are released daily, so you’ll always have uses for your iPad.