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[Fid]

Hiya, I'm looking for Apple Nerd to teach me a few things, I catch on quick but need a little guidance. If anyone fancies answering my first question. Would be grateful...

I have the iPad 2 and iPhone 4s

I want to be able to keep my stuff locked. Example... Friend says "can I borrow your iPad". I don't want her to see my messages, music etc. how do I do that? I looked at apps and there are so many. . Help??

Charlotte

The only way I know about blocking access to individual apps is with a jailbroken iPad. There are a few tweaks that cost $3 US or less. You can lock chosen apps so that you need a password to use them.

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[LTG]

Hi from NM. I've had an ipad 2 for about 6 months. So far so good...until upgrading to ios6 today. Probably should have read some feedback before upgrading. Will ask my question in the iPad2 section. Thanks for a great forum.

[AdmiralAdama]

Hi from NM. I've had an ipad 2 for about 6 months. So far so good...until upgrading to ios6 today. Probably should have read some feedback before upgrading. Will ask my question in the iPad2 section. Thanks for a great forum.

Hello from Canada

You'll see that the iPF forum is full of members ready to help you find answers to your questions.

A review of the rules will ensure you get the most out of your membership in our community.

Welcome.

AA

Forum rules - everybody please read!!

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[R.neo]

halo guys, nice to meet u. got ipad 2 and like to learn more about it.

[NomusaMagic]

Hello All -- New "kid". 32GB iPad 3, wifi only (use mobile hotspot on Verizon Droid away from home)

Woke up one morning shortly after iPad 3 release "needing" tablet, had researched but procrastinated, went to Best Buy for Transformer Prime, found ASUS to be on back order but uncrated ipad shipment just arrived. Had been wavering but supply exhausted at 2 of my closest Apple stores and online shipments 2 weeks behind. Oddly for me (Original Droid day #1 and since hooked on Android) left with iPad 3. Preferred black, they were out ... took white! Temporary insanity is all I can say :-). Have carried iPad everywhere and "mostly" enjoy. Personal Dell XPS laptop relegated to back burner except for those things tablet not designed for. Wish work would transition clunky HP laptop (another story) ... Not a deal breaker (though will NOT get iPhone next - unless another cuckoo episode - probably Samsung Galaxy) but a laundy list things of things I miss from Android I miss and POSITIVE iPad observations:

. Miss completely customized home screens
. Miss custom (depending on mood) clock/weather with BIG, REAL TIME display on home page whenever cell unlocked
. Miss directional keys and other customized keyboards grabbed from The Market and installed as MY default
. Hated ios 5 Updating apps and constantly inputting password. Ugh!
. Miss ability to undo upgrade i dont like
. Miss complete Google maps with street view and other related experience (turn by turn since ios 6 not talking to me yet)
. Do NOT miss Robin vs Siri. She took up a ton of space and could barely answer even most basic questions
. DO love ipad retina screen
. Miss camera's picture taking function to be customized to my taste
. Missed but glad now thru ios 6, I can easily attach pix to email. Had on Android forever and was driving me NUTZ!
. Miss ios 5 YouTube!!
. Glad I found an ipad tips and tricks article that advised me I could download a virtual HOME key. Yay!
. Miss ability to use "browse" buttons to upload documents as attachments from Documents to Go on cell's SD card, e.g., career sites. Yeah there are workarounds but .....
. Miss ability to use virtually everyone's home or car cord if I forget proprietary Apple charger
. Like that I can find Apple accessories everywhere, at exteremly competitive prices; even Marshall's and the Dollar Store. With so many Android choices, that's not typically possible
. Yeah Apple has gazillion apps but its like cable TV. Got 400 channels bundled but watch less than 10
. Like Apple's popularity means local news, bank and health insurer had mobile apps FIRST for ipad
. 12 yr old grandson LOVES iPad (games, YouTube) and insists Motorola Droid 2 upgrade at Christmas must be iPhone!

I'm sure part of my mini-angst is, there are probably OTHER great things about ipad to discover. That's why I finally joined this site. I don't want hype. It seems this one is very fair. I know we all have faves and Apple vs Android debate can likely NEVER be declared a clear win. Few true converts one way or the other. I simply want info that I -- a non tech, user only -- can use for every day stuff. Btw ... My last Apple product was Apple IIC I bought for my daughter in 1980s!! I guess old dog-ette CAN learn .....

Thanks and glad to be welcomed here. I promise my future posts will NOT be this long, rambling nor detailed 

[Gabriel1]

Wow, that is a long post, but great to hear your opinion and good to have you join us. We have many users who have both iOS and Android devices so you should get fair views here......although not always agreeing we try to ensure that discussion is informative, respectful and maybe served with a tiny dash of humour!

The Archangel

[AdmiralAdama]

Well Nomusa,

Even an intro like that leaves us wanting more. And we don't charge by the page.


Welcome to iPF. Far lengthier than your introduction is the forum's rule guide.

Forum rules - everybody please read!!

Please read to get the most out of your iPF experience.

BTW - XPS on the back burner is a lonely place for such a device. I'm looking at picking up some Alienware myself.

AA

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[RexM]

Hello to all the iPad junkies out there, from sunny ALABAMA!...(yes some of us here are computer literate) I recently received a 32 Gig 1st Gen iPad as a gift, and went to the internet to learn how to get my home network set-up so I can get the WI-FI to work on it, found this forum and WOW! What an incredible tool for learning all things iPad!!! Looks like there are some wonderful people on this forum that enjoy helping others and that is help that can't be beaten! Thanks to all that help me get all I can out of my new toy....errr, I mean, TOOL. My wife really didn't think I needed one as bad as I felt like I did! Having the ability to take this to my shop where I make custom knives, and being able to look up and use all the resources on-line is something I have need for a long time!!! I say THANK YOU to the Administrators, the Moderators and everyone else that makes this forum a wonderful! OH, and BTW, Mods, I will never intentionally break the rules, I did read them, but I have serious memory issues, due to brain surgery, if I do anything I'm not supposed to do, please bring it to my attention, or do whatever you need to do with it, I love the fact that this a family friendly forum and I am a family man, so that won't be the problem, I intend on getting my 14 year old son to sign up on here as well, after I buy him his first iPad for Christmas, sssshhhh, it's a secret! THANKS for all y'all do!!! Rex McClellan

[goofy8275]

We love getting so many new members here at iPF! What a delight!
Thank you all for joining. Please read this for more info, and be sure to read the forum rules at: Forum rules - everybody please read!!
In the meantime,
Bonjour, bienvenue sur le forum! Hello, and welcome to the forum!
The iPad Forum is a community of members from all walks of life and from all over the world coming together to share our experiences and to help each other learn about this wonderful piece of technology the iPad. There is a wealth of information already here in the many threads we have so doing some searches will answer most of the questions you have. If then you cannot find the answer you are seeking then by all means post your question. There are many friendly and informed members here only too willing to help you.

We also have our own App - It is a very simple app to navigate.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/discu...412896524?mt=8
Reading the iPad manual is a great place to start so please download a copy of these.
Apple - Support - Manuals
3 very informative threads from which you will learn many tips and shortcuts for the iPad.
http://www.ipadforums.net/ipad-gener...dont-know.html
iOS5 Tips and Tricks
Easy pictorial shortcuts & Helpful places. - For People new to the iPad.
We have rules like any Community so please read these also
Forum rules - everybody please read!!

Encore une fois, nous vous souhaitons la bienvenue et sommes très heureux que vous nous avez rejoint!
Once again we welcome you here and are so pleased you have joined us!

Sincerely,
Goofy

[goofy8275]

Hello from Canada and welcome to our community.

IPF strives to provide a friendly environment for all users to enjoy and learn from.

Please review the forum rules and ask when you have questions or need assistance.

AA

Forum rules - everybody please read!!

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Whoa, just noticed the moderator tag under your username. When did you become a mod?