10 Tips For Keeping Your iPad Safe

10 TIPS FOR KEEPING YOUR IPAD SAFE KEEP IT COVERED Screen protectors are a must. A clear film over the screen will prevent it from scratches. Zagg, ArmorSuit, etc. are some good options available on Amazon. KEEP IT CLEAN Keep your iPad free of the dust and oils that will get on them during normal use. Use lint-free cloth to wipe. Microfiber screen cleaner is also a good fabric for the same. USE A CASE A simple drop could crack the screen and possibly dent your iPad. Your insurance here is a good iPad case. Apple's Smart Case, ArmorBox, OtterBox etc. are some good options. BACK UP YOUR DATA iTunes Backup your data at least once a month on iTunes. Backups also help ensure seamless transition between your old iPad and your new one. ENABLE AUTO-LOCK This is a must. Your iPad should auto-lock itself when not in use. This feature is handy as at times you can forget to lock the device. ENTER PASSCODE SET A PASSCODE 9 The passcode blocks unauthorized users from accessing your apps and information, especially from nosy parkers or sneaks. INSTALL SOFTWARE UPDATES Keeping iOS updated will make sure you have the latest security updates and patches installed against hackers and viruses. Also, your iPad will run smoother. BE A BATTERY LIFE SAVER Adjust your iPad's settings for a better battery life including turning off apps when you are not using it and turning down the brightness on your display. USE COMMON SENSE Always connect to secure and trusted Wi-Fi networks, surf and click wisely, do not tinker with your iPad's OS etc. unless you are an app developer O KEEP IT PRIVATE Deleting Safari's web history, cookies and cache regularly and CLEAR HISTORY disabling auto-fill of browser fields is a good idea if your device CLEAR COOKIES CLEAR CACHE is going to be shared by many. Do you have other tips to share? SPLASH MATH www.splashmath.com