An iPad is useful for a number of different reasons. If you add a keyboard, it can be used for word processing. Use a joystick, and you have a great gaming platform. You can place an app on it to make it into a video conferencing device. You can use the following tips to help you get the most out of your iPad.

Be aware of any apps that constantly run on your device. Many different iPad applications can continue processing information in the background and do not disturb the user. If you aren’t sure what you have left open, push the home button twice. A bar will appear that shows all apps running on the system. Swipe down if you want to eliminate the bar after you are done looking.

When you get your iPad it is set to only show the first two lines of any given message in the preview mode. You may want to be able to see more content. Go to the Settings and then tap on Mail. Got to Mail and choose Contacts. After that choose Calendar and change the options for previewing mail.

Use shortcuts to make sending messages a breeze. All you have to do is tap on the space bar, and it will put a period and a space there. This means you do not have to do it yourself manually, and you have more free time to compose messages to those you know.

No matter if you want to connect with people, play games or study, you can do these and so many other things on your iPad. You’ll just need to learn a bit about what your iPad can do to fully get the most out of it. Use the things that were learned here and you’ll have more fun with your gadget.