When you set up a new iPad, part of the setup process includes adding a fingerprint for Touch ID. When you have enabled Touch ID on the device you are able to use your fingerprint to make purchases, fill in passwords automatically, and even unlock the device. But you may find that you are often […]
How to Limit Ad Tracking on an iPad
When you visit websites or use apps on your iPad, you are likely to see some ads. These ads may be relevant to the content on the site or in the app that you are using, but they may also be based on your previous activity on the device. This is done to provide ads […]
How to Turn Off Keyboard Clicks on an iPad
The iPad’s usefulness both as a productivity tool and an entertainment device means that sound is pretty important. Whether it’s coming from the device’s speakers or through headphones, you want to be able to hear sounds as well as possible. However, there are some sounds on the iPad that may be unwanted. One such sound […]
How to Delete a Favorite on an iPad
The Safari Web browser on your iPad includes many of the same features to which you have likely become accustomed on your desktop or laptop computer. One of these features is called Favorites, and is similar to the bookmarks that you may be using on your other browsers. By saving a Web page as a […]
How to Unlock Rotation on iPad
The rectangular shape of your iPad screen makes it possible for you to view content in both portrait and landscape orientation. Some apps will force themselves to display in only one of those orientations, but many apps will let you pick based on how you are holding the device. However, your iPad has a feature […]
How to Stop Videos from Playing on an iPad When You Press the Home Button
Your iPad has a feature called Picture in Picture that you can use to keep a video playing as an overlay on the screen, even when you press the Home button. This is great if you want to multitask on the device and do something else while you continue to watch a video. But you […]
How to Switch Back to the Regular Keyboard from Split Keyboard on an iPad
Your iPad has an interesting setting called the split keyboard that is meant to make it easier to type on the device when you hold it with two hands. By enabling the split keyboard you will be placing one half of the keyboard on each side of the screen where it’s easier to access when […]
How to Turn On Automatic App Updates on an iPad
Managing app updates on your iPad can be a bit of a hassle once you have installed a large number of apps. Your iPad will even show the number of available updates that are waiting to be installed (although you can turn off the App Store badge app icon.) But you do not have to […]
How to Remove the Badge App Icon for the iPad App Store
After using your iPad for a short period of time, you will notice that some of your app icons have a red circle with a number inside of it. This is a special type of notification called a Badge App Icon that lets you know there is something with that app that requires your attention. […]
How to Check Available Storage Space on an iPad in iOS 9
iPads are a great option for watching movies when you are traveling, or away from home. But the iPad does not have a lot of storage space, and HD movies can quickly fill your hard drive. Some apps can be quite large as well, so you may find that you are quickly running out of […]