The iPad is a device capable of almost anything. You have probably found a lot of features yourself, but you should read these tips to become an advanced user. Your iPad will soon replace your cell phone and your computer once you learn how to access social networks, play games and even manage your banking. Read on!

It is easy to access all open apps. If you double-click on the Home button, it will show you all running apps in a bar on the bottom of your screen. Just click the app you wish to switch to, if you so desire. Swipe downwards to hide the bar again.

Does your iPad prompt you to join new wifi networks all the time? This feature can be turned off in your settings. Just go to the tab for Wi-Fi, and there is an option to turn off the prompt. It is the final option on that page.

If you’ve ever been interrupted by your iPad at a bad time you likely want to know how to silence it quickly. You can quickly mute the volume by pressing the volume-down button. The lock orientation can also be configured to mute your device.

There is no need to hit your small camera icon just to see something you just shot. All you have to do is swipe the screen right and your video or picture will appear. To view previous photos you have taken, just keep swiping to the left.

If privacy is a big concern for you, you can set the iPad to erase its data if too many login attempts fail in a row. If a person hasn’t found your password after 10 attempts it will erase your data.

Since you now are more informed on how to used the iPad, you can start using it more effectively. The more you learn, the more you will see that the possibilities are endless. It can come in handy in so many ways.