If you’ve just got your hands on a new iPad: congratulations! This beloved device is easily one of the most popular objects on the planet. However, you will now have a lot to learn. The following article will help you discover all the features and functions of your new iPad.

Buy a good-quality case and screen protector for your iPad. You probably paid a lot of money for your iPad, so you need to ensure that you keep it protected against damage. A good-quality case will protect your iPad from minor accidental falls, while a screen protector will stop the screen from getting scratched.

Apple always examines all of their apps before showing them on the store. This means that you can generally trust the quality of the item you will receive. However, you should at least give a cursory look at the reviews of previous user; this can be done directly from the store.

If you own an iPad, it is a good idea to make a backup. You can force iTunes to make a back up so that your data is properly saved. Go to iTunes and right-click on devices list and select backup. You can also use the same feature in iCloud to backup as well.

Are you having a hard time typing on your iPad? You should get a Bluetooth wireless keyboard. Your iPad will recognize any Bluetooth keyboard instantly. If you use the keyboard a lot, purchase a case with a Bluetooth keyboard directly built in it so you do not have to carry your keyboard. everywhere

Turn on Apple’s iCloud as soon as you get an iPad. iCloud acts as an important backup to your most critical documents, photos, music, and more. The beauty of it is that it just works. No need to manually force it to back your items up; it does it behind the scenes.

iPads are great for music, but are you familiar with podcasts? You can find radio programs lasting from two minutes to two hours on any subject. If your radio stations aren’t playing any good music, then try some podcasts. Because of all the subjects that podcasts cover, you are certain to find something that interests you.

Use “erase” for your security. If someone is trying to enter your password code, and gets it wrong 10 times, all the data on the device will be erased. After all, someone who is trying it 10 times in a row does not mean well, and you certainly don’t want them accessing your information.

Use tabs to do many different things in your browser at once. You don’t have to leave the website you are currently on just because you want to follow a link. Hold the link without tapping will take you to an options menu. Then just click on the Open in New Tab option, and the device will create a new page for you to view seperately from the one you are currently on.

It may take a while, but once you’ve got command of your iPad, you’ve literally got the world at your finger tips! Use the above information to get you started on mastering the iPad. Before long you will be buzzing through apps and creating a whole new virtual experience for yourself!