The iPad is a great piece of technology. You want maximize what you can do with this device as much as you can. There is a lot to learn. Use these tips to be a pro iPad user.

When you use the iPad to stream a lot of media content, such as watching movies or listening to music, you will notice that the battery does not last as long. If you alter the screen brightness, your battery can last longer. You will probably find that you do not need to use the brightest possible setting to enjoy your iPad.

It is easy to access all of the running apps on your iPad. To see what you have running, just double-click the Home button. The apps will show up on the bar at the bottom of the screen. If you tap on a app in the bar, you can quickly switch to it. In order to get rid of the bar, swipe downwards on the screen.

There is a way that you can safeguard your phone with a password for protection. This feature erases everything recorded on your phone after someone has tried and failed 10 times.

You are able to send messages more easily when you use shortcuts. One example is double tapping space to add a period. This can give you the ability to send messages in volume.

If you want to keep current pages open, just open new ones in a different tab. If you are using Safari, tap and hold down the link and wait until a menu pops up. Here, you can choose to open the link in a tab.

The iPad has changed the way in which many people use technology daily. So many apps, so much to do! Using the advice above can help you see the limitless possibilities of your iPad.