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GeeksModo Story Archive - October 2026

A Reminders screen showing a Smart List that contains all flagged items.

How to use Smart Lists in Reminders on iPad

You can use Smart Lists in Reminders on iPad to filter your items across lists by tags, dates, locations, and more.
The iCloud settings screen showing the iCloud storage meter and a list of apps and features, including Photos, iCloud Drive, and iCloud Mail that can be used with iCloud.

How to add or remove accounts in Reminders on iPad

You can add or remove accounts in Reminders on iPad, keep reminders up to date with iCloud, and update older reminders.
A calendar on iPad in Week view and the same calendar on iPhone in Day view.

How to keep track of events in Calendar on iPad

You can keep track of events in Calendar on iPad, customize notifications, and keep your calendar up to date with iCloud.
An iPad showing a sketch, next to a Mac where the sketch appears in a note.

How to insert sketches, photos, and scans from your iPad on Mac

You can insert sketches, photos, and scans from your iPad on Mac with Continuity Camera and Continuity Sketch, and mark up Mac files.
The set up screen that appears after you first turn on your iPad.

iPad setup basics: what to set up first on a new iPad

You can learn the setup basics for iPad, transfer your apps and info to a new iPad, and connect to Wi-Fi and cellular service.
The Calendars list, with checkmarks indicating which calendars are active. The Done button for closing the list is in the top-right corner. The Add Calendar button is in the bottom-left corner.

How to set up multiple calendars on iPad

You can set up multiple calendars on iPad, subscribe to external or holiday calendars, and see several calendars at once.
The iCloud settings screen showing the iCloud storage meter and a list of apps and features, including Photos, iCloud Drive, and iCloud Mail that can be used with iCloud.

How to use iCloud on iPad

You can use iCloud on iPad to store your photos, videos, documents, and backups and keep them updated across all your devices.
The Add Account screen showing a field to enter your email address.

How to set up mail, contacts, and calendar accounts on iPad

You can set up mail, contacts, and calendar accounts on iPad with Microsoft Exchange and popular internet-based services.
A MacBook Air and an iPad sitting side by side. Both screens show the Mac desktop with a purple Screen Mirroring icon in the menu bar.

How to use Continuity to work across Apple devices on iPad

You can use Continuity to work across Apple devices on iPad, with Sidecar, AirDrop, Handoff, and Universal Clipboard.
The Files app displaying multiple folders and locations named Downloads, Letters, Family, and so on. At the bottom of the screen are buttons for Recent files, Shared files, and the Browse tab.

How to transfer files between your iPad and other devices

You can transfer files between your iPad and other devices wirelessly with AirDrop, Mail, or Messages, with a cable, or with iCloud.