The iPad is a much heralded, modern device that can help you accomplish a number of different tasks. The secret is putting in the time necessary to learn it’s power. In the following article, you will be given advice to ensure that you are making the most of this wonderful device.

Be aware that your battery may be short-lived if you make use of your iPad for listening to music, playing games or streaming movies. If you alter the screen brightness, your battery can last longer. You are likely to discover that maximum brightness settings are unnecessary for effectively using your iPad.

Your folders are now supported with iOS. To create a folder, you will need to place and hold a finger on the app until it begins to jiggle. Once it is jiggling, drag your finger and app to another icon and release. The result will be a folder containing both of your apps together. Pick any name you wish for this group.

Be sure not to overdo your iPad app spending. It’s simple to keep spending where there is so much to download. Hence, you should set a limit on how much to spend on them.

Did you just launch a noisy app by mistake? The volume can quickly be muted by holding down the decrease volume button. The lock button can be turned into a mute button as well.

If you want your Google Calendar feature on the iPad, go into “mail” then “contacts” then “calendars.” Then just Add An Account, choosing Other. Tap on the CalDAV Account and then just enter the information for Google. Then navigate out of settings and click on the calendar application. You should all be there.

For those who have experienced the iPad, there can be no denying how truly incredible it is. To take advantage of all an iPad can do, it does take some knowledge. Using the advice offered above, you are now ready to put your iPad to full use.