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Splitting, Merging and Undocking the iPad Keyboard
When Apple designed the iPad, they intended the tablet to be used like a mini computer, which meant that the system keyboard was laid out in a screen-spanning QWERTY arrangement. But if you would prefer to use your iPad more as an oversized iPhone...- Thread
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Downloading and Viewing PDFs on iPad
There are numerous different ways to download and view PDFs on the iPad. Usually, if you are using Safari, your browser should open the PDF documents automatically. However, if you find yourself needing to download PDFs onto your device from email, or...- Thread
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How to Reclaim 'Other' Storage Space on an iPad
When you bought your iPad, it came with a fixed amount of storage. However, after a year or two of use, you may notice that your iPad is storing considerably less data than you expected it to. When you sync with iTunes, for instance, you see that a...- Thread
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Accessing iPad Crash Logs to Troubleshoot Crashes
If you have apps on your iPad that are crashing or freezing up for no apparent reason, it can be frustrating. Luckily, crash logs for all your apps are synced to your iTunes every time you connect your device to a computer, so you can easily find them...- Thread
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Prevent Safari From Crashing on iPad When Opening Tabs
Safari for iPad may occasionally crash if you try to open new tabs. It’s a frustrating glitch that greatly impairs the usability of the device. Luckily, it’s not hard to fix. Use the steps below to troubleshoot the issue...- Thread
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Freeing iPad Storage Space by Deleting Videos and Cached Items
If your iPad is running low on storage that you want to use for photos, songs, or other files, then it’s time to start freeing up some storage by wiping out inessential files. There are numerous ways to do this, but arguably the simplest method...- Thread
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How to Search Within Documents on an iPad
When using a computer, it’s easy to search for text within documents. You simply need to press either CTRL + F or Command + F, and a search bar will come up where you can type or paste the text you are looking for. The process for finding specific...- Thread
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Mirroring iPad Screen on a TV Without Apple TV
Mirroring your iPad screen to your television when you have an Apple TV box is as simple as setting up your Apple TV and hitting a few buttons your iPad. If you want to mirror your iPad screen without an Apple TV, though, you will have to work a bit...- Thread
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Accessing Amazon's Prime Music Library on iPad
In the summer of 2014, Amazon.com launched its Prime Music Service, a streaming music platform meant to compete against the likes of Spotify and Rdio for listeners. If you are a Prime member, chances are you at least want to look at the music available...- Thread
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Limit Ad Tracking on an iOS 6 Device
Using mobile applications is one of the biggest benefits of having an Apple device like an iPad or an iPhone. However, if you take your privacy very seriously, you may not be happy to learn that app developers will often track your purchases and web...- Thread
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Converting Optical Audio Signal to Coaxial Digital Output
If you are looking to upgrade your home entertainment surround sound system, you may notice that some Blu-Ray players cable boxes use different audio inputs or outputs than your receiver. Rather than buying a whole new receiver, you can buy a digital...- Thread
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Installing Banana Plugs or Spades on Speaker Wire
Speaker wires are frustrating because they don’t have actual plugs. Instead, the wires are merely left exposed. This doesn’t stop you from hooking your speakers up to your stereo receiver, but it does result in a messy, disorganized look and can make...- Thread
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Magnetically Shield Old Speaker Drivers
Many people don’t realize it, but speakers are actually powered by electromagnetic fields, generated by permanent magnets. Therefore, if you place extremely big or powerful speakers too close to computer hard drives, they can actually cause data loss...- Thread
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Minimizing Bluetooth Speaker Interference for Better Sound
Bluetooth speakers are a great way to connect your mobile devices and their music libraries to more powerful sonic outputs, all without spending a fortune on hardware or dealing with lots of pesky cables. Unfortunately, Bluetooth technology isn’t...- Thread
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Turn Regular Earbuds into Noise-Isolating Earbuds
The rubberized tips that come with most modern earbuds may be comfortable, but in most cases, they aren’t the most effective way of cancelling outside noise and getting the best sound possible out of your earbuds. If you want to improve your bargain...- Thread
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