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GeeksModo Story Archive - October 2026

A Find My screen show an AirTags sharing their location.

How to mark an AirTag or other item as lost in Find My on iPad

You can mark an AirTag or other item as lost in Find My on iPad, add a message and your contact info, and turn on Show Contact Info.
The Control Center screen showing that tapping the top-left button turns on Airplane Mode.

How to choose iPad settings for travel

You can choose iPad settings for travel, turn on Airplane Mode, and turn Wi-Fi or Bluetooth back on when your airline allows it.
The Translate screen, showing phrases translated from English to Chinese, Japanese to Arabic, French to German, and English to Spanish. Along the top, from left to right, are the Show Sidebar, Translate, Camera, Conversation, Favorites, and More buttons.

How to change your Translate settings on iPad

You can change your Translate settings on iPad, download languages, use on-device translation, and choose a default translation app.
A photo is open in the Photos app library. The subject in the center of the photo is outlined and the Copy, Look Up, Add Sticker, and Share buttons appear above it.

How to lift a subject from the photo or video background on iPad

You can lift a subject from the photo or video background on iPad and copy, share, or drag it into other apps.
A document is open in the Notes app. The onscreen keyboard is in the bottom half of the screen.

How to type with the onscreen keyboard on iPad

You can type with the onscreen keyboard on iPad to enter and edit text, by tapping keys or sliding from letter to letter.
A note is open in the Notes app in the top of the screen, and the emoji keyboard is open in the bottom of the screen.

How to add emoji, Memoji, and stickers with the iPad keyboard

You can add emoji, Memoji, and stickers with the iPad keyboard, choose skin tones, and make your own stickers and Memoji.
The history of password changes for an account. The password was originally saved a month ago, and it was also changed a month ago.

How to use passwords on iPad

You can use passwords on iPad in the Passwords app to find all your passwords, passkeys, and verification codes in one place.
An iPad with a virtual trackpad displayed in the corner of the screen. Also on the screen are the AssistiveTouch menu (which is used to open the trackpad) and the pointer (which is controlled by the trackpad).

How to make the pointer easier to see when using a mouse or trackpad with iPad

You can make the pointer easier to see when using a mouse or trackpad with iPad by changing its size, color, and contrast.
On the left, an NFC-integrated App Clip Code with an iPhone icon in the center. On the right, a scan-only App Clip Code with a camera icon in the center.

How to scan a QR code with your iPad camera

You can scan a QR code with your iPad camera or from Control Center for websites, apps, coupons, and tickets.
A recording made in Voice Memos. The list of recordings is on the left, with a selected recording at the top. On the right, the waveform has a playhead, which you can drag to go to a specific place in the recording. Above the waveform are the Share, Favorite, Move, Delete, Playback Options, Transcription, and Edit buttons. Below the timeline are the Playback controls.

How to organize recordings in Voice Memos on iPad

You can organize recordings in Voice Memos on iPad, mark recordings as favorites, and sort them into folders.