iPads are amazing devices that offer users a plethora of fantastic features. This is the reason why they sell so well. That being said, the advanced technology makes it rather difficult to learn how to use an iPad. In this article, we’ll share some excellent iPad tips and tricks to enhance your experience. Continue reading to begin your crash-course in iPad functionality.

iPad’s iOS supports folders now. Just tap an app and hold it until it wiggles, then drag it over the app you wish to pair it with. The folder that is created will be named with the category of the applications that are inside it. Then you rename the folder.

You will be using VPN networks if you are trying to get in contact with remote servers. To activate your iPad’s VPN feature, head to settings and click on network tab. After configuration, it will request your screen-name and the address for the server. If you are unsure about the address, talk to your network administrator.

Watch your currently running apps carefully. Many different iPad applications can continue processing information in the background and do not disturb the user. To learn what is active on your iPad at any given time, give the Home button a double click. The apps currently running will appear in a bar at the bottom of your screen. Swipe in the down direction to hide the bar when you’ve finished.

It’s simple to turn off notifications about joining Wi-Fi networks. There is a selection in the Settings menu to disable Wi-Fi messages. Change this setting, and you’ll no longer be asked to join random Wi-Fi networks.

Your password information can be protected by setting it to erase if someone enters it incorrectly a certain number of times. This feature erases everything recorded on your phone after someone has tried and failed 10 times.

A lot of people aren’t very good at typing on a tablet, even though it gets easier later. There is a button that allows you to do speech dictation. Hit the home button before tapping on the small microphone. After you finish speaking, push the icon once more to see text.

If you want to keep current pages open, just open new ones in a different tab. When you’re in the Safari browser, tap the link and hold it until the menu for options appears. Then just pick to open the page in a brand new tab. You’ll still have your other page handy.

Do you wish you could get to your bookmarked favorite sites quicker and easier? Well you can turn on the bookmarks bar permanently and eliminate this problem. Turn the Always Show Bookmark bar option on in your Settings menu.

Taking a screenshot on an iPad is very simple. Just hold the home and sleep button simultaneously. These two buttons will save a screenshot of the devices current display and save it to a directory of your choosing.

As you can see by now, the iPad did not become popular for no reason. Learning to take advantage of these capabilities fully can take some work. By following the tips from this article you’ll be ready to have a great iPad experience. Have fun!