30 iPad Tips and Tricks to Help You Get the Most Out of Your Device

1. Use the AirPrint

Print wirelessly from your iPad to compatible printers with AirPrint functionality. To print wirelessly from your iPad, follow these steps:

1. Make sure that your iPad and printer are both connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. Open the document, photo, or web page that you want to print.
3. Tap the Share button in the top-right corner of the screen.
4. Tap Print.
5. Select your printer from the list of available printers.
6. Adjust the print settings as needed.
7. Tap Print.

Your document, photo, or web page will be printed wirelessly to your printer.

Here are some things to keep in mind when printing wirelessly from your iPad:

1. Not all printers support AirPrint. To check if your printer is compatible, visit the Apple website.
2. If your printer is not compatible with AirPrint, you may be able to print from your iPad using a third-party printing app.
3. The print quality may vary depending on the printer and the print settings that you choose.
4. If you are having trouble printing wirelessly from your iPad, check the following:
   • Make sure that your iPad and printer are both connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
   • Make sure that your printer is turned on and ready to print.
   • Make sure that your printer is compatible with AirPrint.
   • Restart your iPad and printer.
   • Update the software on your iPad and printer.
   • Contact the manufacturer of your printer for support.

2. Connect to a VPN

Set up a Virtual Private Network (VPN) for secure browsing and data protection.

To set up a VPN on your iPad, follow these steps:

1. Go to Settings > General > VPN.
2. Tap Add VPN Configuration.
3. Select the type of VPN that you want to use.
4. Enter the name of your VPN, the server address, the username, and the password.
5. Tap Save.
6. Once you have set up your VPN, you can connect to it by going to Settings > General > VPN. Tap the name of your VPN and then tap Connect.

Here are some of the benefits of using a VPN:

• Security: A VPN encrypts your traffic, making it much more difficult for hackers to steal your data.
• Privacy: A VPN hides your IP address, making it more difficult for websites to track you.
• Anonymity: A VPN can help you stay anonymous online, making it more difficult for people to identify you.

3. Make Your Keyboard Float

Pinch the keyboard with two fingers and drag it up or down to position it anywhere on the screen. To make the keyboard float on your iPad, follow these steps:

1. Open an app that requires you to type.
2. On the keyboard, pinch the keyboard with two fingers.
3. The keyboard will shrink and become movable.
4. Drag the keyboard to the desired location on the screen.
5. To return the keyboard to its original size and position, pinch the keyboard again.

Here are some tips for using the floating keyboard:

• You can move the keyboard to any location on the screen, so you can position it in a way that is comfortable for you to type.
• You can resize the keyboard by pinching it in or out.
• You can hide the keyboard by tapping the X in the top-left corner of the keyboard.
• You can bring the keyboard back by tapping anywhere on the text input field.

The floating keyboard is a great way to improve your typing experience on your iPad. It gives you more flexibility and control over the keyboard, so you can type more comfortably and efficiently.

4. Attach Anything On Your Email

Easily attach photos, videos, documents, and more when composing emails.

1. Open the Mail app.
2. Tap on the Compose button in the top-left corner of the screen.
3. In the To: field, enter the email address of the person you want to send the email to.
4. In the Subject: field, enter a subject for your email.
5. In the Body: field, type your email message.
6. To attach a file, tap on the Attach button in the bottom-left corner of the screen.
7. Select the file that you want to attach.
8. Tap on the Send button in the top-right corner of the screen.

Here are some additional tips for attaching files to emails on your iPad:

• You can attach multiple files at the same time.
• You can attach files from your Camera Roll, Files app, or other apps.
• You can also attach links to files in the cloud.
• If you’re attaching a large file, you may be asked to compress it first.
• You can also attach a signature to your emails. To do this, go to Settings > Mail > Signature and enter your signature.

5. Discover Apps Battery Usage

1. Check the Battery section in Settings to identify apps consuming excessive power. Here are the steps:
   Open the Settings app.
2. Tap on Battery.
3. Under Battery Usage, you will see a list of all the apps that have used battery power on your iPad in the last 24 hours.
4. The apps that have used the most battery power will be at the top of the list.
5. You can also see how much battery power each app has used since the last time you charged your iPad.
6. If you see an app that is using a lot of battery power, you can try closing the app or uninstalling it.

Here are some additional tips for identifying apps that are consuming excessive power on your iPad:

• Check the Battery section in Settings regularly to see which apps are using the most battery power.
• Close apps that you are not using.
• Uninstall apps that you don’t need.
• Disable background app refresh for apps that you don’t need to be updated in the background.
• Adjust the settings for apps that use a lot of battery power, such as the brightness of the screen or the amount of time that the screen stays on.
• Update your iPad to the latest version of iOS.
• Contact Apple Support if you are still having trouble identifying apps that are consuming excessive power on your iPad.

6. Enable Dark Mode

Enable Dark Mode in Settings to reduce eye strain and save battery life. Follow these steps:

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap on Display & Brightness.
3. Under Display, tap on Dark.
4. Dark Mode will be enabled.

Here are some additional tips for using Dark Mode on your iPad:

• Dark Mode can help to reduce eye strain, especially in low-light conditions.
• Dark Mode can also help to save battery life, especially on OLED displays.
• Not all apps support Dark Mode, but many popular apps do.
• You can enable Dark Mode automatically by setting it to turn on at sunset or a specific time.
• You can also enable Dark Mode for individual apps by going to Settings > Apps > [App Name] > Display and turning on Dark Mode.

7. Use Gestures for Multitasking

Swipe up from the bottom to reveal the App Switcher and switch between recently used apps. Here are the steps on how to use gestures for multitasking on your iPad:

1. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to reveal the App Switcher.
2. Swipe left or right to see a list of recently used apps.
3. Tap an app to open it.
4. To close an app, swipe it up from the bottom of the screen.

Here are some additional tips for using gestures for multitasking on your iPad:

• You can also use the App Switcher to switch between apps that are currently open.
• To see a list of all the apps that are currently open, swipe up from the bottom of the screen and hold.
• To close multiple apps at once, swipe left or right across the apps that you want to close.
• You can also close all of the apps at once by swiping up from the bottom of the screen and holding until all of the apps are highlighted.

8. Stream via AirPlay

AirPlay is a wireless technology that allows you to stream audio, video, and photos from your iPad to an AirPlay-enabled device, such as an Apple TV, AirPlay-enabled smart TV, or HomePod. You can also use AirPlay to mirror your iPad’s screen to an AirPlay-enabled device.

To wirelessly stream audio, video, or photos from your iPad to an AirPlay-enabled device, follow these steps:

1. Open the app that contains the content you want to stream.
2. Tap the AirPlay icon in the playback controls.
3. Select the AirPlay-enabled device that you want to stream to.

To mirror your iPad’s screen to an AirPlay-enabled device, follow these steps:

1. Open Control Center.
2. Tap Screen Mirroring.
3. Select the AirPlay-enabled device that you want to mirror to.
4. Here are some additional tips for using AirPlay:

Make sure that your iPad and the AirPlay-enabled device are on the same Wi-Fi network.

If you’re mirroring your iPad’s screen, make sure that the AirPlay-enabled device is large enough to display your iPad’s screen.

You can use AirPlay to stream audio, video, and photos from your iPad to multiple AirPlay-enabled devices at the same time.

You can also use AirPlay to control playback of content that is being streamed to an AirPlay-enabled device.

Not all apps support AirPlay, but many popular apps do.

9. Lock down an app

Use Guided Access to restrict access to a single app, ideal for limiting iPad usage to specific tasks.

To use Guided Access, follow these steps:

1. Open the app that you want to restrict access to.
2. Triple-click the Home button.
3. Tap Guided Access.
4. Enter a passcode.
5. You can now use the app as usual.

To exit Guided Access, triple-click the Home button again. You will be prompted to enter the passcode that you created.

Here are some additional tips for using Guided Access:

• You can disable certain features of the app while in Guided Access. For example, you can disable the volume buttons or the ability to switch to other apps.
• You can also lock the screen orientation while in Guided Access. This will prevent the user from rotating the screen.
• Guided Access is a great way to keep your child safe while they are using your iPad. You can use it to restrict access to certain apps or features, such as the App Store or the Safari browser.

10. See What’s Running on the Background

If your iPad has a home button, double-clicking it will view all running apps and switch between them. Here’s how:

1. Double-click the Home button.
2. A list of all your recently used apps will appear.
3. To switch to an app, tap on it.
4. To close an app, swipe it up from the bottom of the screen.

Here are some additional tips for using the App Switcher:

• You can also use the App Switcher to switch between apps that are currently open.
• To see a list of all the apps that are currently open, swipe up from the bottom of the screen and hold.
• To close multiple apps at once, swipe left or right across the apps that you want to close.
• You can also close all of the apps at once by swiping up from the bottom of the screen and holding until all of the apps are highlighted.

11. Add Symbols Easily

Press and hold a key on the keyboard to reveal additional symbols and characters. Here are the steps:

1. Open an app that allows you to type, such as Notes or Messages.
2. Press and hold a key on the keyboard.
3. A menu of symbols and characters will appear.
4. Slide your finger to the symbol or character that you want to insert.
5. Release your finger to insert the symbol or character.

Here are some additional tips for using this feature:

• You can press and hold any key on the keyboard to reveal additional symbols and characters.
• The symbols and characters that are available will vary depending on the key that you press.
• You can also use this feature to insert special characters, such as é or ü.
• To learn more about the symbols and characters that are available, you can open the Keyboard settings on your iPad.

12. Streamline Wi-Fi

Use the Wi-Fi settings to prioritize networks, forget unwanted networks, or enable auto-join. Here is how:

Prioritize networks

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap on Wi-Fi.
3. Tap on the blue i icon next to the network that you want to prioritize.
4. Tap on Network Priority.
5. Drag the network to the top of the list to prioritize it.

Forget unwanted networks

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap on Wi-Fi.
3. Tap on the blue i icon next to the network that you want to forget.
4. Tap on Forget This Network.

Enable auto-join

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap on Wi-Fi.
3. Toggle on Auto-Join Networks.

Here are some additional tips for using these features:

• You can prioritize up to 3 networks.
• When you prioritize a network, your iPad will automatically connect to it when it is in range.
• If you forget a network, your iPad will not automatically connect to it again.
• Enabling auto-join will automatically connect your iPad to any network that it has previously joined.

13. Change Your Share Menu

Customize the Share menu by adding or removing options for sharing content. These are the steps:

1. Open the app that contains the content you want to share.
2. Tap the Share icon.
3. Scroll to the bottom of the Share Sheet and tap Edit Actions.
4. At the top are your Favorites which will display at the top for you each time. Tap a minus sign to remove one and a plus sign at the bottom to add one. You may also have to enable the toggle for some items that are under the Other Actions heading.
5. Touch the three lines icon and drag to reorder your Favorites.
6. When you finish, tap Done.

Here are some additional tips for customizing the Share menu:

• You can add or remove apps from the Share menu at any time.
• You can also rearrange the order of the apps in the Share menu.
• The Share menu is different for each app, so the options that are available will vary.
• Not all apps support the Share menu, but many popular apps do.

14. Manage your storage

Check your storage usage in Settings and optimize it by offloading unused apps or deleting large files. Here’s how:

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap on General.
3. Tap on iPad Storage.

This will show you a breakdown of how your storage is being used. You can see how much space is being used by apps, photos, videos, music, and other files.

Offloading unused apps

If you have apps that you don’t use very often, you can offload them to free up space. Offloading an app doesn’t delete the app or its data, it just removes the app from your iPad. You can reinstall the app at any time.

To offload an app, follow these steps:

1. Go to Settings > General > iPad Storage.
2. Tap on the app that you want to offload.
3. Tap on Offload App.

Deleting large files

If you have large files that you don’t need anymore, you can delete them to free up space. To delete a file, follow these steps:

1. Go to Settings > General > iPad Storage.
2. Tap on the category of files that you want to delete.
3. Tap on the file that you want to delete.
4. Tap on Delete.

Here are some additional tips for managing your storage:

• You can also use iTunes or Finder to manage your storage on your iPad.
• If you’re running low on storage, you can try deleting apps, photos, videos, music, or other files.
• You can also try moving some of your files to a cloud storage service, such as iCloud or Google Drive.
• If you’re still having trouble managing your storage, you can contact Apple support for help.

15. Watch videos while doing something else

Use Picture-in-Picture mode to continue watching videos while using other apps. Here are the steps:

1. Open an app that supports Picture-in-Picture mode, such as YouTube or Netflix.
2. Start playing a video.
3. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to display the Dock.
4. Tap and hold the app icon for the video that you’re playing.
5. Drag the app icon to the top of the screen.
6. The video will shrink into a floating window that you can move around the screen.

You can resize the Picture-in-Picture window by dragging the edges of the window. You can also move the Picture-in-Picture window around by dragging it to any part of the screen.

To exit Picture-in-Picture mode, tap the close button in the top-left corner of the Picture-in-Picture window.

Here are some additional tips for using Picture-in-Picture mode:

• You can use Picture-in-Picture mode with any app that supports it.
• You can use Picture-in-Picture mode to watch videos while using other apps, such as Safari or Mail.
• You can use Picture-in-Picture mode to multitask on your iPad more efficiently.

16. Take a Quick Screenshot

Simultaneously press the Home and Power buttons to capture a screenshot. It’s really easy, here is how:

1. iPad with Home button: Press and hold the Home button and the Top button at the same time.
2. iPad without Home button: Press and hold the Top button and either Volume Up or Volume Down button at the same time.
3. Release the buttons when you see a white flash and hear a shutter sound.
4. The screenshot will be saved to your Photos app.

Here are some additional tips for taking screenshots:

• You can take a screenshot of any app or screen on your iPad.
• You can also take a screenshot of a webpage, document, or email that exceeds the length of your iPad screen.
• To do this, press and hold the Home button and the Top button at the same time, then drag your finger down from the top of the screen.
• The screenshot will be saved as a PDF file in your Files app.

17. Limit Your Kid’s Access

Set up Screen Time and parental controls to manage your child’s iPad usage. Here’s what you need to do:

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap on Screen Time.
3. Tap on Turn on Screen Time.
4. Tap on Continue.
5. Choose whether you want to set up Screen Time for yourself or for your child.
6. If you’re setting up Screen Time for your child, you’ll need to create a Screen Time passcode.
7. Once you’ve created a Screen Time passcode, you can start setting up parental controls.

Here are some of the parental controls that you can set up:

• App Limits: You can limit the amount of time your child can spend in each app.
• Downtime: You can schedule times when your child’s iPad will be in downtime, which means they won’t be able to use any apps or features.
• Content & Privacy Restrictions: You can restrict your child’s access to certain content, such as websites, apps, and music.
• Location Services: You can see your child’s location at all times.
• Communication Limits: You can control who your child can communicate with.
• More Options: You can also set up other options, such as limiting screen time for specific apps, blocking certain websites, and requiring your child’s permission before making purchases.

Once you’ve set up parental controls, you can monitor your child’s iPad usage in the Screen Time section of the Settings app. You can see how much time they’ve spent in each app, which websites they’ve visited, and who they’ve communicated with.

Here are some additional tips for using Screen Time and parental controls:

• Talk to your child about Screen Time and parental controls so they understand why you’re using them.
• Set realistic limits for your child’s screen time.
• Monitor your child’s iPad usage regularly to make sure they’re not breaking the rules.
• Be flexible with your rules as your child gets older.
• Use Screen Time and parental controls as a tool to help your child develop healthy digital habits.

18. Open Safari Tabs from your Other Devices

Sync Safari across your Apple devices to access open tabs on any device. Here are the steps:

1. Make sure that you are signed in to iCloud with the same Apple ID on all of your devices.
2. Make sure that Safari is enabled in iCloud. To do this, open the Settings app on your device, tap on your name, tap on iCloud, and then make sure that Safari is turned on.
3. Open Safari on your device and open the tabs that you want to sync.
4. On your other device, open Safari and tap on the Tabs button in the bottom bar.
5. Tap on the iCloud Tabs button.
6. You will see a list of your open tabs from your other device.
7. Tap on the tab that you want to open.

Here are some additional tips for syncing Safari across your Apple devices:

• You can also sync your bookmarks, history, and passwords.
• To do this, open the Settings app on your device, tap on your name, tap on iCloud, and then make sure that all of the items that you want to sync are turned on.
• If you are having trouble syncing Safari, you can try restarting your devices or signing out of and back into iCloud.

19. Use the Secret Trackpad

On the iPad keyboard, press and hold two fingers to turn it into a trackpad for precise cursor control. Here are the steps:

1. Open an app that uses the keyboard.
2. Press and hold two fingers on the keyboard.
3. The keyboard will turn into a trackpad.
4. You can now move the cursor around the screen by dragging your fingers.
5. To click, release your fingers.
6. To double-click, quickly press and release your fingers twice.
7. To drag and drop, press and hold an item with one finger, then move your finger to the new location and release.

Here are some additional tips for using the trackpad:

• You can use the trackpad to select text, click buttons, and drag and drop items.
• You can also use the trackpad to scroll through pages and zoom in and out of images.
• If you have a mouse or trackpad connected to your iPad, you can use it instead of the on-screen keyboard.

20. Use Google

Install the Google app to access Google Search, Google Maps, and other services easily. Steps to do:

1. Open the App Store app.
2. Search for “Google”.
3. Tap on the “Get” button.
4. Enter your Apple ID password and tap on “Install”.
5. Once the app is installed, open it and sign in to your Google account.

Once you have installed the Google app, you can use it to access Google Search, Google Maps, and other Google services. You can also use the Google app to sync your Google account settings and data across your devices.

Here are some additional tips for using the Google app:

• You can use the Google app to search the web, get directions, find businesses, and more.
• You can also use the Google app to manage your Google account settings and data.
• If you are having trouble using the Google app, you can 
• contact Google support for help.

21. Use Emoji

Access the Emoji keyboard to add fun and expressive elements to your messages and documents. Follow these steps:

1. Open an app that allows you to type text, such as Messages or Notes.
2. Tap on the text field where you want to type your message.
3. Tap on the globe icon in the bottom left corner of the keyboard.
4. Tap on the Emoji icon.
5. You can now browse and select emojis to add to your message.
6. To switch between different emoji categories, tap on the icons at the bottom of the keyboard.

To add an emoji to your message, simply tap on it.

To close the emoji keyboard, tap on the globe icon again.

Here are some additional tips for using the emoji keyboard:

• You can search for emojis by typing a keyword into the search bar.
• You can also create custom emojis by combining different emoji characters.
• If you are having trouble finding an emoji, you can browse the emoji catalog online.

22. Setup Complete Control

Customize your Control Center to access frequently used settings. Here are some additional tips for customizing your Control Center on your iPad:

• You can add a shortcut to any app to your Control Center. To do this, open the Settings app, tap on Control Center, and then tap on the + button next to the app that you want to add.
• You can also add a shortcut to a specific setting to your Control Center. To do this, open the Settings app, tap on the control that you want to add, and then tap on the Add to Control Center button.
• You can also rearrange the order of the controls in your Control Center. To do this, open the Settings app, tap on Control Center, and then touch and hold the Reorder button. Then, drag the controls to the order that you want.
• You can also remove controls from your Control Center. To do this, open the Settings app, tap on Control Center, and then tap on the red – button next to the control that you want to remove.

Here are some examples of how you can customize your Control Center:

• If you use your iPad for taking photos and videos, you can add shortcuts to the Camera and Video Camera apps to your Control Center.
• If you use your iPad for listening to music, you can add shortcuts to the Music and Podcasts apps to your Control Center.
• If you use your iPad for working on documents, you can add shortcuts to the Notes and Pages apps to your Control Center.
• If you use your iPad for staying connected, you can add shortcuts to the Phone, Messages, and FaceTime apps to your Control Center.

23. Organize Your Apps

Create folders and arrange your apps for easy access.

Here are some tips on how to organize your apps on your iPad:

• Create folders. Folders are a great way to group similar apps together. To create a folder, simply drag one app icon on top of another. The apps will be added to a new folder, and you can rename the folder by tapping on it and entering a new name.
• Arrange your apps on your Home Screen. You can arrange your apps on your Home Screen however you like. You can move apps around by dragging them, and you can create folders to group similar apps together. You can also add apps to the Dock at the bottom of your screen.
• Use the App Library. The App Library is a great way to find all of your apps, even the ones that aren’t on your Home Screen. To access the App Library, swipe all the way to the right on your Home Screen. You can then browse your apps by category or search for them by name.
• Use widgets. Widgets are a great way to get quick access to your favorite apps and information. To add a widget to your Home Screen, long-press on an empty space and then tap on the ‘+’ button. You can then browse the available widgets and add them to your Home Screen.

Here are some additional tips for organizing your apps:

• Use folders to group similar apps together. This will help you find the apps you need more easily.
• Arrange your apps in a way that makes sense to you. You can arrange them by category, by usage, or however you like.
• Use the App Library to find apps that aren’t on your Home Screen. This is a great way to find apps that you don’t use often.
• Use widgets to get quick access to your favorite apps and information. This is a great way to stay productive and informed.

24. Make VIPs for Mail

Mark important contacts as VIPs to receive special notifications for their emails. Follow these steps:

1. Open the Mail app.
2. Tap on the Inbox tab.
3. Find an email from the contact you want to mark as a VIP.
4. Tap on the More button (three dots) in the top-right corner of the email.
5. Tap on Add to VIPs.

The contact will now be added to your VIP list. You can also mark contacts as VIPs from their contact card. To do this, open the Contacts app and find the contact you want to mark as a VIP. Tap on the contact’s name, then tap on the Edit button in the top-right corner. Tap on the VIP switch to turn it on.

Once you’ve marked contacts as VIPs, you’ll receive special notifications for their emails. These notifications will appear at the top of your Inbox and will include a preview of the email. You can also tap on the VIP tab in Mail to see all of your VIP emails in one place.

Here are some additional tips for using VIPs in Mail:

• You can remove contacts from your VIP list at any time. To do this, open the Mail app and tap on the VIP tab. Swipe left on the contact you want to remove and tap on Remove from VIPs.
• You can also create custom notifications for your VIPs. To do this, open the Mail app and tap on the Settings icon. Tap on Notifications and then tap on VIP. You can then customize the sound, badge, and lock screen notifications for your VIPs.
• You can also use VIPs in other Apple apps, such as Calendar and Reminders. To do this, open the app and tap on the Settings icon. Tap on VIPs and then turn on the switch for the apps that you want to use VIPs in.

25. Use Two Apps at Once in Split View

Drag an app from the Dock to the left or right side of the screen to use two apps simultaneously. Here are the steps:

1. Open an app.
2. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to display the Dock.
3. Touch and hold an app icon in the Dock.
4. Drag the app icon to the left or right side of the screen.
5. Release the app icon when the Dock disappears.
6. The app will open in Split View on the side of the screen that you dragged it to.
7. To open a second app in Split View, repeat steps 3-6.

The two apps will be displayed side-by-side in Split View. You can resize the apps by dragging the divider between them. You can also move the apps around by dragging them to the left or right side of the screen.

To exit Split View, tap the green button in the top-left corner of one of the apps.

Here are some additional tips for using Split View:

• You can use Split View with any two apps that support it.
• You can also use Split View with a single app. To do this, drag the app icon to the left or right side of the screen and release it when the Dock disappears. The app will open in full screen on the side of the screen that you dragged it to.
• You can use Slide Over to open a third app while you’re using Split View. To do this, swipe in from the right or left edge of the screen. The third app will open in a floating window that you can move around the screen.
• You can use drag and drop to copy and paste text, images, and files between apps that are in Split View.

26. No More Loud Notifications

Manage your notifications in Settings to minimize distractions. Follow these:

• Turn off notifications for apps that you don’t use often. To do this, open the Settings app and tap on Notifications. Scroll down and find the app that you want to turn off notifications for. Tap on the app and then toggle off the switch for Allow Notifications.
• Set custom notification settings for apps that you do use often. To do this, open the Settings app and tap on Notifications. Scroll down and find the app that you want to customize notifications for. Tap on the app and then make changes to the following settings:
  • Sound: Choose a sound for notifications from this app.
  • Badge: Choose whether or not to show a badge on the app icon when you have notifications from this app.
  • Lock screen: Choose whether or not to show notifications from this app on the lock screen.
  • Today view: Choose whether or not to show notifications from this app in the Today view.
  • Notifications: Choose when you want to be notified from this app. You can choose to be notified Always, When unlocked, or Never.
• Use Do Not Disturb to silence all notifications. To do this, open the Control Center and tap on the Do Not Disturb icon. You can also turn on Do Not Disturb from the Settings app.
• Create Focuses to silence notifications for specific activities. Focuses are a great way to silence notifications for specific activities, such as working, sleeping, or driving. To create a Focus, open the Settings app and tap on Focus. Tap on the + button and then choose a Focus type. You can then customize the settings for your Focus.

27. Secure Your Precious Data

Enable passcode lock or biometric authentication to protect your sensitive information.

Enable a passcode lock.

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap on Touch ID & Passcode.
3. Tap on Turn Passcode On.
4. Enter a passcode.
5. Tap on Continue.
6. If you want to use Touch ID or Face ID to unlock your iPad, tap on Set Up Touch ID or Set Up Face ID and follow the instructions.

Enable two-factor authentication for your Apple ID.

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap on Apple ID.
3. Tap on Password & Security.
4. Tap on Turn on Two-Factor Authentication.
5. Follow the instructions to complete the setup process.

Use a strong password for your iPad.

1. Your iPad password should be at least six characters long and should include a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.
2. You should also avoid using common passwords, such as your name, birthday, or address.

Keep your software up to date.

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap on General.
3. Tap on Software Update.
4. Tap on Download and Install.

28. View Two Apps at Once

Use Slide Over to have a floating app panel alongside your main app.

To use Slide Over, follow these steps:

1. Open an app.
2. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to display the Dock.
3. Touch and hold an app icon in the Dock.
4. Drag the app icon to the left or right edge of the screen.
5. Release the app icon when the Dock disappears.
6. The app will open in Slide Over on the side of the screen that you dragged it to.

You can resize the Slide Over window by dragging the divider between the two apps. You can also move the Slide Over window around by dragging it to the left or right side of the screen.

To exit Slide Over, tap the close button in the top-left corner of the Slide Over window.

Here are some additional tips for using Slide Over:

• You can use Slide Over with any two apps that support it.
• You can also use Slide Over with a single app. To do this, drag the app icon to the left or right side of the screen and release it when the Dock disappears. The app will open in full screen on the side of the screen that you dragged it to.
• You can use drag and drop to copy and paste text, images, and files between apps that are in Slide Over.
• You can use Slide Over to quickly check email, social media, or other apps without leaving the app you’re currently using.
• You can use Slide Over to multitask on your iPad more efficiently.

29. Have Fun with Your Widgets

Add widgets to your home screen for quick access to information or app shortcuts. Here is how:

1. Go to the Home Screen page where you want to add the widget.
2. Touch and hold an empty area on the Home Screen until the apps begin to jiggle.
3. Tap the + button in the upper-left corner.
4. Select a widget from the list on the left.
5. Swipe left or right on the widget to choose a size, then tap Add Widget.
6. While the apps are still jiggling, move the widget where you want it on the screen, then tap Done.

Here are some additional tips for using widgets:

• You can rearrange the order of your widgets by dragging and dropping them.
• You can remove a widget by tapping the – button in the upper-left corner of the widget.
• You can resize a widget by dragging the edges of the widget.
• You can add multiple widgets from the same app to your Home Screen.
• You can customize the appearance of some widgets by tapping on the widget and making changes in the widget settings.

30. Use text shortcuts

Create custom shortcuts for frequently used phrases or words in the Keyboard settings. Follow these steps:

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap on General.
3. Tap on Keyboard.
4. Tap on Text Replacement.
5. Tap on the + button in the upper-right corner.
6. In the Phrase field, type the phrase or word that you want to create a shortcut for.
7. In the Shortcut field, type the keyboard shortcut that you want to use for the phrase or word.
8. Tap on Save.

You can create custom shortcuts for any phrase or word that you use frequently. This can save you a lot of time when typing.

Here are some additional tips for creating custom shortcuts:

• You can use any combination of letters, numbers, and symbols for your keyboard shortcut.
• You can’t use spaces in your keyboard shortcut.
• You can’t use the following characters in your keyboard shortcut: @[\]^_`{|}~
• If you use the same keyboard shortcut for multiple phrases or words, the first phrase or word will be used.

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