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iPad Keyboard: How to Type the Greyed-Out Numbers and Symbols

Last updated on April 21, 2021 By Stacey Butler Leave a Comment

If you have an iPad, you probably already know the basics of how to use the onscreen keyboard. There are, however, some keyboard features that aren’t so obvious – like how to enter the degree symbol. I recently realized that I had no idea how to access the greyed-out (or light grey) numbers and symbols […]

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How to Fix Apple Pencil Glitching on iPad

Last updated on April 8, 2021 By Stacey Butler Leave a Comment

Many people like to use a stylus with their tablets. For iPad users, the Apple Pencil has a lot of features and usually performs well. For some users however, their Apple Pencil does not work reliably with their iPads. Users describe having a problem with random lines appearing when they are writing with their Apple […]

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How to Prevent Kids from Making Purchases on iPad or iPhone

Last updated on March 4, 2021 By Stacey Butler Leave a Comment

Whether your child has their own iPad or iPhone, or you let them borrow yours occasionally, you definitely don’t want them buying things without your permission. Certainly, you don’t want them purchasing anything expensive, but even if they are not spending a lot when they make the purchase, there are other reasons you may want […]

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iPad Stuck on “Preparing Update,” Fix

Last updated on February 25, 2021 By Stacey Butler 1 Comment

Usually, updating your iPad or iPhone goes smoothly and sometimes you run into problems. You may even have your device set to update automatically – you simply wake up in the morning, and your device lets you know it has been updated. But what do you do when your update isn’t going so well? In […]

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How to Use an External Storage Drive with your iPad

Last updated on February 17, 2021 By Stacey Butler Leave a Comment

Back in 2019, Apple released iOS/iPadOS 13 which included support for external drives and storage devices for iPhone and iPad. Through the Files app, you can access and manage files on a USB drive, SD card or a hard drive. The Files app also allows you to create and manage files and folders on your […]

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How to Set Up an iPad Mouse or Trackpad and Fix Pointer Size Issues

Last updated on February 10, 2021 By Stacey Butler Leave a Comment

Starting with the release of iPadOS 13.4 in September, 2019, users can connect a Bluetooth mouse or trackpad to their iPad. This ability adds functionality to the iPad, that for some users, makes a huge difference in how they use their device. Although there are many Bluetooth mice and trackpads that are compatible with iPad, […]

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FaceTime Crashing on iPad Air, Fix

Last updated on February 2, 2021 By Serhat Kurt Leave a Comment

Several iPad Air users have said the FaceTime app crashes during a call. By crashing, it means that FaceTime quits unexpectedly. Some users have said that FaceTime suddenly started crashing after updating to the latest version of iPadOS on your device. Some users have further said that FaceTime crashes after several minutes of use. See […]

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iPad Air Blank Screen Issue: Free Repairs

Last updated on January 25, 2021 By Stacey Butler Leave a Comment

Apple issued a Service Program for iPad Air (3rd gen) back in March 2020. The issue is that, with the affected iPad Airs, the screen goes blank. Permanently blank. Fortunately, if you have one of these iPads, you can get yours serviced, free of charge. Depending on when you purchased your iPad, you may have […]

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How to Use Recovery Mode with your iPhone or iPad

Last updated on January 25, 2021 By Stacey Butler Leave a Comment

Recovery Mode can be used to restore your iPhone or iPad when you are having a problem with your device. One of the most common times you would need to use Recovery Mode is when something goes wrong while attempting to update your iPhone (iPad) to the latest iOS (iPadOS). Some of the times when […]

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How to Use Apple Pencil: Tips & Troubleshooting

Last updated on October 28, 2020 By Stacey Butler Leave a Comment

Apple pencils allow you to draw, take notes and mark up documents on your iPad. Although there are many different styluses out there to choose from, many people prefer Apple’s own stylus because of the quality, features and convenience. There are two different versions of the Apple Pencil: Apple Pencil 1 (Apple Pencil, 1st gen) […]

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