You may think you have heard everything there is to hear about the iPad. Some say it is the tool of the future, while others think it is nothing more than a toy. If you know you want to learn more about the iPad, keep reading these tips.

Your battery won’t last long if you’re using the iPad a lot. If you lessen the brightness of the screen, you can get more from your battery. You will probably find that you do not need to use the brightest possible setting to enjoy your iPad.

The iPad’s iOS supports folders now. Put your finger on an app for several seconds and drag it into another. This will create a folder that holds both apps with a name that describes the category the apps fall under. You can then rename this folder if you like.

It is easy to access your running apps on the iPad. Double-clicking on the Home key shows all open apps at once. Simply tap on the app you want to view. Just swipe your finger down to get rid of the bar.

Did you accidentally launch an app that makes a lot of noise? Here is how to mute volume quickly: Press and hold the volume button. Your sound will be turned off fast. Alternately, you could configure the button labeled LOCK ORIENTATION to use instead of the mute button.

Adjust the settings in order to see more than just two lines from emails prior to opening them. Under Settings, navigate to Mail, and look for the Preview setting. You can change this from 2 lines to 5 lines. Now you’ll be able to see every email that you have in your inbox, which really speeds things up.

Whether you think of the iPad as something to play games on or as something that helps your everyday life, there are ways to make it a big part of your life. This article just helps you with a little of what you can learn with the iPad. Keep up with newly released tips, and you will enjoy your iPad experience to the fullest.