Do you enjoy games? In school? Do you work? Are you losing weight? Are you going to have a baby? You probably didn’t know that your iPad can help with all of these things. There are endless apps for different purposes, but apps are not the only great thing about the iPad. The below article has a ton of advice you can’t live without.

Does it annoy you whenever the iPad asks if you want to join any wifi network it has detected? Get rid of this by going into the settings menu. You can easily turn this off in the Wi-Fi settings.

Did you accidentally start a loud application? Press and hold the button used to turn down the volume, and the device will mute automatically. If you find you are in need of the mute function often, you can configure your iPad’s lock button to work as a full-time mute button.

Don’t use the iPhone charger for the iPad if you don’t have enough time. The iPhone charger supplies half the watts the iPad charger does. If you charge with your iPhone charger, it will take a lot longer to get a full iPad battery. Charge your iPad with an iPad charger.

If you want to sync your Google Calendar with the iPad’s native calendar app, open the settings menu and navigate to Mail > Contacts > Calendars. Select Add an Account and tap the Other one. Tap the icon Add CaIDAV Account and insert your Google information. Then, back out of your settings app and single-tap your calendar app. You should see what you need.

These tips will help you use your iPad more effectively. Your iPad is sure to be your constant companion, advising you on everything from the weather forecast to training your dog. Your iPad will replace your obsolete gadgets and become your most indispensable tool.