Unlike a computer, the iPad makes most of these tasks simple.
In normal light indoors, these fingerprints find ways to hide, but sunlight creates a glare.
Infrequently used iPads pick up dust and should be cleaned regularly.
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Rebooting solves several problems and can helpspeed up your iPad.
To reboot an iPad, hold the Sleep/Wake button until theSlide to power offprompt appears.
This alert takes the form of a red notification on the tweaks icon.
This option is in theGeneral>Software Updatemenuin the iPad controls.
Keep iPadOS updatedso that the iPad has the latest security updates.
iPadOS updates also fix bugs found in the operating system, which can help the iPad run more smoothly.
The best way to protect against this is tobuy a case.
The best cases are form-fitting and provide adequate protection.
Avoid loose-fitting cases such as leather binders.
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The iPad should fit snugly in any case; otherwise, it isn’t getting full protection.
If you have small kids in the house, consider a screen protector.
This layer ensures that even the dirtiest hands won’t do too much harm to your iPad.
Optimize configs for More Battery Power
There are several ways tooptimize your iPad battery.
Back up Your iPad
Set upiCloudtoperform regular backupsof your iPad in the iPad controls.
These backups are done while the unit is charging, so they won’t get in your way.
Use backups to restore your iPad if it runs into problems.
If you have a PC, you cansync your iPad to iTunesto have a valid backup on your machine.
The App Store keeps a full history of every app you purchased and downloaded.
If you delete an app, you’ve got the option to download the app again for free.
Not all iPhone and iPod touch apps are optimized for the iPad screen, however.
Another way to save space is to skip loading music and movies on it andset up iTunes Home Sharinginstead.
Home Sharing shares the music and movies stored on a PC with an iPad.
This sharing happens by streaming across your home wireless internet.
And because music isn’t stored on your iPad, you save space using this trick.
