You’d be totally out of the loop if you have never heard of a tablet or iPad. If you haven’t joined the bandwagon yet, then you are really missing out. The iPad has something for everyone, from soccer moms to network admins. Look here to this post to find some great tips to use.

Do you wish you could get to your bookmarked favorite sites quicker and easier? Simply enable your bookmarks bar on a permanent basis to keep your favorite websites a click away. This option is available under the Settings tab.

If you want your battery to last longer, reduce your screen’s brightness level. Try this option if you are concerned about your battery life while waiting for an urgent email or message. In order to reduce the screen brightness, tap your Home icon twice and search for a sun icon.

Does typing drive you nuts? There is a dictation function that you can use. Simply click the microphone symbol on your keyboard feature and begin dictating. When finished, you will click the symbol again. When you click it the second time, your words are turned into text, and you can make any changes if there are errors.

Control all of the notifications you get. If you use many apps, chances are they are often popping up or alerting you with sound. These can be controlled by visiting “settings” and then “notifications.” This way, you can manage which apps give you alerts and turn off apps that you don’t need constant alerts from. That helps you when you want to get alerted from something important.

By using tabs to open websites, it’s easy to keep all the pages you need open. In Safari, tap and hold that link until a menu pops up. Then just pick to open the page in a brand new tab. You’ll still have your other page handy.

Are you annoyed by the battery charge display? You can easily turn it off if you like. To begin, enter the menu for your Settings. Select General and then Usage. Access the Usage menu and turn off the display for battery percentage.

The iPad is one of the most convenient devices that money can buy. This is a single button, along with the touch screen. Rather than obsessively reading about the iPad, explore a bit and discover what you can do. You might be pleasantly surprised at what you can do with it.

If you need to mute the sound on an iPad, try this tip. Just hold the “volume down” key for a few seconds. This can be a quick way to avoid having to adjust your volume multiple times. If you want the volume to revert back to the original level, just hold down the button again.

Your battery won’t last long if you’re using the iPad a lot. You can change the brightness on your screen to do this. It is unlikely that you will prefer the brightest setting and the improvement will be worth it.

You can listen to your home iTunes library from your iPad. If you already have an iTunes account and songs in it, and don’t want to download them again, you have an easy solution. This can be done through enabling “Home Sharing.” Then, you can go to the app you have for music, click More and then Shared. This makes it simple to enjoy your favorite songs!

You can achieve a more natural reading experience while using iBooks if you dim the screen. This can be done under settings and brightness. But that is not the only option. The application has its own brightness toggle for quicker access.

PDFs are something that have been improved with the iPad. You can do this by emailing the file to yourself and selecting to send the file to iBooks. If you’re able to get to a computer, PDFs can be synced with the iPad by going to the iTunes app’s book tab.

Did you know you can connect your TV to your iPad? There is a separate adapter that allows you to connect the two devices. A digital AV adapter will do the trick and so will an Apple VGA adapter. These will both work.

Is your iPad screen getting scratched? Although the iPad is resistant, scratches indicate that you need a screen protector. This avoids damage to both the iPad and your fingers.

iPads can process PDF files. You can see these PDF documents with your iPad, and you can also sync your personal computer and transfer documents. This feature is especially useful if you own your own business, work on the go or use your iPad in class.

To copy text on your iPad, double-tap a word. This method would be extremely time consuming for copying an entire paragraph. By tapping your text four times, you’ll be able to copy the entire paragraph. This not only works for paragraphs, but it also works for the URL bar and addresses.

Your iPad will come preloaded with apps that you may never use. Many of these apps cannot be deleted. You can put them away in a folder and they will not get in your way. Without these apps to clutter your screen, you can do more with your preferred apps.

Sending emails is easier when you use the shortcuts available. If you double tap the space bar, you’ll get a period followed by a space, for example. This lets you avoid doing it manually and you can send many more messages to friends.

To copy/paste quickly, press and then hold text and simply choose Select. Once the text is selected, tap “copy”, and switch to the app you wish to paste to and hold down a tap again. Now you will have an option for paste. To do an entire paragraph, simply tap four times.

These tricks and tips can really help you to maximize your iPad usage. Use them every day, and your iPad experience will improve. Keep a copy of this article in order to refer back to it if needed.