Tuesday 5 June 2012

iPad Tips and Tricks (Part Two)


In the first part, we discussed three cool tricks that will certainly help you use the iPadeasier.

The first one is the split – keyboard feature. With a split keyboard, you’ll be able to type with your thumbs very easy and actually increase your typing speed. It’s like you’re using a cell phone to text! Mistakes won’t be as common as before.

The second feature is the voice dictation feature. If you’re still not used to typing with a virtual keyboard, you can forget that and dictate it instead! Just press the little microphone on the side and that’s it!

The third feature is the screenshot. You’ll be able to brag to your friends how good you are in Temple Run and capture other stuff as well, like a goofy smile on a FaceTime chat.
Isn’t it great? You don’t have to sell your iPad because you’re bored with it. If you’re still looking for more reasons not to sell it though, here are some more tips and tricks for you.


Roaming Internet


4G LTE is one of the best things with mobile devices right now. You’ll be able to download insane amounts of data without even being connected to an area with Internet. You can download data straight from cellular networks.

Of course, you’ll be able to do this while you’re in another country too. With 4G LTE, you’ll be able to connect to previous versions of cellular networks, such as EDGE (2G), 3G and HSPA+. 

The only downside to this is the added fees, which can be very expensive when it comes to overseas usage.
You can keep track of your usage though. Just go to Settings – General – Usage. You’ll see a comprehensive report.

Just to be sure though, try using Wi-Fi whenever you can. If the situation calls for 4G though, then go ahead.


Highlighting Easily


Just like a computer, you’ll be able to copy and paste text to whatever purpose you see fit, such as creating several copies of emails or copying text from a news article.

The problem with using a tablet though is that you don’t have the luxury of accuracy – a mouse, to be specific.

With a tablet, it’s rather annoying to select huge chunks of text without making a mistake. With the iPad though, selecting things for copying is very easy.

All you have to do is tap the paragraph you’re typing four times, and you’ll see that the text is highlighted in blue. That means the text is selected.

You can delete it easily, transfer it to another email or edit it.


Prevent Unwanted Purchases


Apps are free, which is really cool. When they ask for money though, it can be cool or not, depending on you.

If you have lots of money to spare, then go ahead and buy all the items such as extra goodies for games. But other people draining your bank dry though – that’s not a good thing.

Luckily, you’ll be able to set restrictions on stuff like that in Settings. Just select the In – App Purchases and it’ll be restricted. You’ll also be able to limit other stuff, such as music, browsing and downloading.


There’s a lot more tricks that your iPad can do! Don’t sell your iPad yet, because we’ll take a look at a few more.

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