The iPad represents a major innovation in everyday technology. But, to optimize your iPad usage, some information can be quite helpful. Follow the tips below, and you will be ready to use your device like a pro.

Should your iPad freeze, you can reboot it by performing a soft reset. To do this, you must hold the home and power buttons at the same time for a few seconds. This will cause the device to restart. To force an app closed, hold down the home button around a few seconds.

If you want to charge your iPad quickly, avoid using an iPhone charger. Your iPhone does not have the same wattage as the iPad and it can be detrimental to the health of your iPhone charger to do so. If you use that iPhone battery charger, it will be twice the time to charge. You need to always use your iPad charger to charge it.

As a parent, you can adjust the parental controls for your kids in the settings area. Go to settings and choose the setting that allows you to control mature content. It is possible to ban adult content such as films.

How do you avoid the frustration of an unknown hyperlink when browsing on your iPad? There is a way to get around this that’s simple. Hovering isn’t an option, but if you hold the word down your problem is solved. That will show you the URL from the hyperlink.

Auto brightness really helps extend battery life. The iPad knows when your room is bright or dark and will adjust accordingly. This will control the power being drawn from the battery by the screen, and you’ll be able to use the iPad for longer periods before having to charge it. You can turn auto brightness on and off by accessing your iPad’s settings area.

Owning an iPad has transformed how people use technology in their daily lives. It often seems as though an iPad is capable of anything. By applying the above advice you will quickly see for yourself how limitless the iPad truly is.