An iPad is a great gadget. It allows you to sing along, type, record yourself, draw, and even more. However, if you don't have thorough knowledge about an iPad, then you can't completely utilize it. Keep reading for some solid tips about using the iPad that you must know.

There is a way that you can check all the running applications that you have at a given time. Double clicking on your Home button will bring up a bar along the bottom of the screen displaying all of your currently running apps. Just click the app you wish to switch to, if you so desire. Swipe downward on the screen to make the bar disappear.

You will be using VPN networks if you are trying to get in contact with remote servers. This can be activated from the network tab under settings. You will be able to put in a server address and then your user name. If you aren't sure of your server address, contact the network administrator.

If you've ever been interrupted by your iPad at a bad time you likely want to know how to silence it quickly. You can mute your volume quickly by pressing and holding on the volume down button until the sound is turned off. If you need a mute button, change your settings so your lock orientation button becomes a mute button.

Are you sick of your iPad asking you to become part of a Wi-Fi network? Then go to settings and eliminate the possibility. An option that asks you if you want to join networks exists and it can be changed. Choose that and you'll quit getting bothered by the invites that are incoming.

You do not need to tap the small camera roll icon found in the bottom left corner to look at a picture or video you have just taken. All you need to do is swipe your finger to the right. The picture or video you have just taken will appear. Swipe in the other direction to see photos you took earlier.

Taking care of that expensive new iPad is a very smart strategy. Screen protectors are purchased by many people. The screen is protected from damage by a thin film of plastic. However, it's important that you clean your iPad's screen with a soft, slightly damp cloth. Do not use any harsh cleaning agents to clean your iPad.

It is easy to quickly mute your iPad. The original iPad did not have a simple mute button. When the 4.3 came out they did add the ability to mute using the lock switch to silence the iPad. Hold down the volume-down button to mute your iPad.

If you find yourself in a situation where you must mute sound on your iPad, try this trick. Just depress the volume button for a couple of seconds. This will allow you to get the job done fast and efficiently. To restore your volume, hold down the volume down button again.

iPads are great for music, but are you familiar with podcasts? These are radio presentations that are between two minutes and two hours in length, and they cover a variety of subjects. If you ever want to listen to something else besides music while you are commuting, consider listening to podcasts. No matter what your interests are, you can bet there is someone making a podcast to suit you.

There is an iTunes store on your iPad, and there is actually quite a bit to it. If you are interested in learning, try out the iPad's iTunes U application. It houses many educational podcasts on any topic you could possibly imagine.

There are a number of choices in technology devices these days, and the iPad is one of the most popular. Use the tips here to take full advantage of your iPad. You probably don't know everything it is capable of. This article is but a start, so continue to read and learn more.