It is amazing the number of technological advances in recent years. From room-sized computers to cell phones with Internet capability, technology advances every day. The iPad is part of this technological movement and the advice here will let you in on all of its secrets.

Does your iPad seem to be slowing down when loading up apps? Have you deleted all the useless data that is on your iPad, but it still isn’t running smoothly? Use iCloud to clear out more space! Following this process, your iPad should speed up.

Under factory settings, the email signature is basically saying it’s sent from your iPad. Most people don’t bother changing it, and this can be rather tedious. It is easy to add a personal touch. Choose Mail > Contacts > Calender > Signature to personalize it.

Many people are annoyed by the on-screen indicator listing how much charge their battery holds. Fortunately, if you’re one of them, you can easily remove the indicator. To turn off, simply go into your General Settings and click Usage. Here is where you can disable it. If you need to place it back, then just follow the steps again.

There is a feature called “Find My iPad” that you should activate if you ever lose your iPad. You can find your iPad’s location from your home computer. If you ever need to use this app, it will become indispensable.

If you are like most people, you receive many emails each day and do not need to be notified each time. You can shut off that feature. Under the Settings menu, choose “General”. Select the Sounds option from there. You may turn off the New Mail sound, or lower its volume.

You cannot go from day-to-day in the calendar function by swiping. It requires that you use the navigation icons that are near the bottom to get to the date you need. The current date will be blue, allowing you to easily notice it.

Want to know how to locate an iPad if it gets lost? Simply open Settings, then iCloud. Type your Apple ID in the space, and look for “Find My iPad” at the bottom of your screen, then turn it on. If you ever lose the device, just go to iCloud.com.

You can access your running apps more quickly and easily. Just double-tap the home button, and your running apps will instantly appear on the bottom of your screen. The easy tip will save you quite a bit of time scrolling through pages and pages of apps trying to find the one you are looking for.

You no longer need to send photos the old fashioned way. You don’t have to attach them to an email manually! Simply go into your photos, press the one you plan on sharing, click the arrow, and select email to send it more easily.

On your email, you will notice that the default only allows for two visible lines. It is helpful sometimes to get a preview of the email contact. Choose “Mail” in Settings. Next tap on Contacts, then Calendar, and then change the options.

When using iBooks, dim the screen for a natural look. You probably already know how to dim your screen using the settings menu, however if you are in the iBooks app, there is a shortcut. This app comes complete with its own screen dimmer, accessible from within the app.

Is your iPad’s screen constantly getting scratched? The iPad’s screen is resistant to damage, however, if you are starting to notice little scratches, it is time to apply a screen protector. This protects your iPad, because the last thing you want is your crystal-clear screen becoming marred with annoying scratches.

To protect your investment, you need to understand how to properly care for your new iPad. You should avoid exposing your iPad to direct sunlight and to high temperatures. This will decrease the performance of the battery. Don’t let it get wet either. It’s also a good idea to buy a cover that’s padded so your iPad is more protected.

An iPad is an expensive investment, so you need to take good care of it. Purchasing a screen protector is a good idea. A screen protector is a thin, plastic sheet that will help protect your screen. Clean the screen only with a soft, damp cloth. Don’t use things like window cleaners when you’re trying to wash your iPad off.

You can mute your sound quickly on your iPad. The original iPad didn’t have a specific mute button. Now the lock switch can be used to mute the iPad. Now, you can quickly mute your iPad by holding the “down” half of the volume button.

Are you sick of typing? Give your dictation option a try. Located on the keyboard is a microphone symbol. Once you have clicked on this you can simply say what you would normally type. Re-click the symbol once you are done. With the second click, the words transform into written text, which can be edited.

An iPad Smart Cover is important. It performs several different functions. First of all, you can put an iPad into a sleep state just by drawing the cover over the screen. This also serves as a magnet to lock in your device. Most covers cost under $40.

If you are in the habit of reading the instruction manual for everything that you buy, you need to know that the iPad’s manual is only available via download. It is easier for Apple to make it a download than to print a manual for every product.

Double-click the Home button to access all apps that are currently running. A bar with all your running apps will appear and you will be able to tap on the app you want to access. In this way, you will not forget about currently running apps. You will be able to shut them off when you don’t need them.

From those room-filling computers to tiny cell phones, and everything in between, we truly have a ton of choice when it comes to computing today. When you make the choice to purchase an iPad, you should take some time to understand all that it can do. The tips above are there to get you started, but there is so much more to learn.