6 tips to speed up a slow iPad
They say a watched pot never boils and the same could go for a slow running iPad. No matter how many times you click “load” the content just never seems to appear. Talk about frustrating. Fortunately, there are a number of ways you can speed up your iPad and return it to a state resembling its former glory.
1. Remove unused apps
Apps take up valuable storage space and freeing that space up makes it easier for your operating system to work effectively.
2. Slim down large files
One of the easiest ways to trim down the apps/software you do want to keep on your device is by getting rid of unnecessary files. To do this Click Settings > General > Storage & iCloud Usage then tap Manage Storage and look for items that are taking up lots of space. Tap an app to view its contents, and then swipe left across any item you don't want and tap Delete.
3. Restart and refresh
Once you’ve cleared your iPad of unwanted apps, restart it. The restart refreshes the memory and enables it to start from scratch. To do this, hold down the Sleep button until you see the ‘Slide To Power Off’ control slide and power down your iPad, then press and hold the Sleep/Wake button again to wake it back up.
4. Check out your web browser
Safari in particular is one app that can end up moving very slowly. This is often due to a full cache. To clear the stored sites, tap Settings > General > Clear History and Website Data to remove all of the Safari cache information.
5. Switch off “Location services”
This feature sits in the background churning through battery and reducing performance of your device. If you don’t need it to be working, then switching it off can be helpful. To do this tap Settings > Privacy > Location Services and set Location Services to Off. Tap Turn Off.
Say no to notifications - Scanning for and providing notifications can slow down your device. Tap Settings > Notifications and, for each app, set Notifications to Off.
What’s your favourite and most useful iPad app? Let us know in the comments below.
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