An iPad can be many things to many people. Add a keyboard, and it’s a simple word processing tool. Add a joystick and it’s a complete gaming system. Download an app, and you have a video conference ready to go! These tips will make your iPad experience exceptional.

There is a way that you can check all the running applications that you have at a given time. Double-clicking on the Home key shows all open apps at once. To switch between apps, just tap the one you want to access. To make the bar disappear, simply swipe the screen downwards.

Remote servers can be accessed with VPN networks. If you need to establish a VPN connection with your iPad, go to the network tab of your settings and activate the VPN feature. Before establishing a VPN connection, you will need to provide credentials such as a username or server address. If you are unsure of your server address, contact your network administrator.

Did you accidentally launch a loud app? You can quickly mute the volume by pressing the volume-down button. If you mute a lot, you may configure your lock button into a mute button.

If your iPad constantly asks you if you would like to join the Wi-Fi networks it detects, change this option. You can go to the tab to opt out of joining a network. If you choose that option, you will not receive incoming invitations anymore.

On your email, you will notice that the default only allows for two visible lines. Sometimes, you may want to have a larger preview. You can do this by choosing the mail icon in settings. Then click on Contacts, then click Calendar and then finally select Preview Mail Options so that you can see more at one time.

Your iPad is able to do many different things, such as gaming and chatting. It just takes the right knowledge of how the iPad can be used, such as the advice here, to get it ready for use. Use what you’ve learned and enjoy your gadget more.