Believe it or not, iPads are not difficult to use. Download some apps and you’re good to go, right? So many more functions are available and the following article will help touch on a few of the best and most efficient.

Did you know that you can create folders on your iPad? To begin, tap and hold your finger on an app until it starts jiggling, drag that app on top of another icon, and then let it go. Your iPad will then create a folder with both apps. The folder will show the name representing the category associated with those apps. You can easily rename your folder.

It is possible to gain access to all apps that are currently running on your iPad. By double-clicking on your Home button, you will see every running app in a bar near the bottom of the screen. It is easy to switch to an app by tapping it on the bar. Swipe downward on the screen to make the bar disappear.

You can easily see what apps are running on your iPad. A good number of iPad apps are able to run seemingly in the background at the same time that you are otherwise engaged. If you want to see what else is running on your iPad, just double-click the Home button. Everything that is open will be displayed in a bar located underneath all of your other information. Swipe down if you want to eliminate the bar after you are done looking.

Have you accidentally launched a noisy app? Here is how to mute volume quickly: Press and hold the volume button. Your sound will be turned off fast. If you use mute often, you can set the lock orientation key to act as your mute button.

Access your Google calendar easily by adding it to your contacts on the mail tab. Select Add an Account and tap the Other one. Select the icon ‘Add CalDAV Account, and enter your Google information. After you’ve done this, leave the settings, then tap the calendar app. Everything you needed should be visible.

Does the battery charge icon distract you on your iPad screen? It may be useful to know that they are easy to turn off. Start off with your Settings menu. Then find General and next go to Usage. Here, you will be able to turn off the display of battery percentage.

If you need to mute the sound on an iPad, try this tip. Hold the volume-down key for a couple of seconds. Doing this is more efficient then pressing it multiple times. To restore your volume, hold down the volume down button again.

Quickly Mute

It is easy to quickly mute your iPad. When the iPad first came out, you couldn’t quickly mute it. With the iOS 4.3, you can now use the lock switch to mute the sound. Now, in order to quickly mute your iPad, simply press the volume-down button and hold it there.

Are you concerned about where the hyperlinks will take you when browsing the web? Here’s an easy tip to solve this problem. On your computer, all you have to do is put your mouse on the word and the URL will appear. On your iPad, just tap and hold onto the word. This shows its linked URL.

The auto-brightness setting can help your battery last longer between recharges. The current level of light in any room can be sensed by iPads, and they can adjust based on this. This saves a great deal of battery life and extends the length of time you can use your iPad before needing to recharge its battery. Navigate to Settings and then choose ‘Brightness & Wallpaper’.

The iPad comes with a few apps that you’re probably not going to want to use. However, many of these can’t be deleted. Just group them in a folder and stick it on the last page of your apps. This ensures your home screen is full of apps you actually need.

Does reading on your iPad make your eyes tired? Reduce the brightness of the screen. You can do this in the Settings menu or, more simply, by double-clicking the Home button and swiping to the left to get to the brightness slider.

To move quickly from one app to another without returning to the home screen, click twice on the Home button. The apps that are running will appear. Choose the app you need to go to by tapping on it. If you want to return to your previous app, simply do the same thing again.

If you want to copy text on your iPad, just double tap the keyword. However, it is hard to use that method on a paragraph. Tap your chosen editable text four times and you will have copied out the whole paragraph. This also works for URL addresses.

Always turn on Find My iPad in case you lose yours. It shows you exactly where you can find your iPad. At a first glance, this may appear to be a bit of work, but it will come in handy if you ever misplace it.

Here are some simple tips to make the most of your iPad battery life. Keep it away from excessive heat. And when possible, reduce the brightness of the screen. Airplane mode is an efficient way to save battery when you are not using the web. It also helps to turn off Push. Simply check email manually.

Knowledge of what the iPad has to offer makes it even more useful. With this article you can learn to make your iPad even more useful. You will see that anything you want to do can be done on the iPad.