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Dave Johnson

Dave Johnson is the editor-in-chief at GeeksModo where he oversees all of site’s evergreen content to ensure it’s up to date with the latest information. Hailing from New Jersey in the US, he has over seven years of experience in the tech journalism space and holds a degree in English Literature. In his spare time, Dave can found checking out the latest video games, immersing himself in his favorite sporting pastime of football, and petting every dog he comes across in the outside world.

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The Home app with the sidebar on the left, showing Home, Automation, and Discover tabs near the top left. Categories and Rooms in the home appear below. To the right of the sidebar, at the top, are the Intercom, Add, and More Options buttons. Category buttons appear near the top. Below that are scenes, camera images, and a room with its accessories.

How to create and use scenes in Home on iPad

by Dave Johnson
You can create and use scenes in Home on iPad to control multiple accessories at once, like lights, music, and the thermostat.
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A note showing the insertion point positioned where text will be inserted or edited. The surrounding text is magnified to make it easier to place the insertion point.

How to view a larger version of text you’re reading or typing on iPad

by Dave Johnson
You can view a larger version of text you're reading or typing on iPad with Hover Text and Hover Typing.
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A Settings screen showing Accessibility options such as VoiceOver, Live Recognition, and Audio Descriptions.

How to customize VoiceOver gestures and keyboard shortcuts on iPad

by Dave Johnson
You can customize VoiceOver gestures and keyboard shortcuts on iPad, add a gesture to a command, and reset VoiceOver commands.
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A Settings screen showing Accessibility options such as VoiceOver, Live Recognition, and Audio Descriptions.

How to use VoiceOver on iPad with an Apple external keyboard

by Dave Johnson
You can use VoiceOver on iPad with an Apple external keyboard, using keyboard shortcuts for VoiceOver commands and VoiceOver Help.
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The rotor control with the dial pointing to the Speaking Rate setting.

How to control VoiceOver using the rotor on iPad

by Dave Johnson
You can control VoiceOver using the rotor on iPad to adjust volume and speaking rate, move between items, and customize rotor settings.
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A Settings screen showing Accessibility options such as VoiceOver, Live Recognition, and Audio Descriptions.

How to turn on and practice VoiceOver on iPad

by Dave Johnson
You can turn on and practice VoiceOver on iPad, a gesture-based screen reader that lets you use iPad even if you can't see the screen.
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Two different iPad models shown from the front. The model on the left has the volume buttons near the upper-right side and the top button on the top right. The model on the right has the volume buttons on the top left and the top/Touch ID button on the top right.

How to adjust the volume and silence on iPad

by Dave Johnson
You can adjust the volume and silence iPad with the volume buttons or Control Center, lock the alert volume, and use Siri.
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A green arrow pointing to the button in the top right of iPad.

How to turn on and set up iPad

by Dave Johnson
You can turn on and set up iPad with an internet connection or your computer, and transfer data from another iPhone, iPad, or Android device.
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The Content and Privacy Restrictions screen in Screen Time, showing different Feature and Content Restrictions.

How to change settings and restrictions in the App Store on iPad

by Dave Johnson
You can change settings and restrictions in the App Store on iPad, set content restrictions, prevent in-app purchases, and set Screen Time limits.
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The Apple Account Settings shown with a list of options including—personal information, subscriptions, Find My, and more.

How to sign in with Apple on iPad

by Dave Johnson
You can use Sign in with Apple on iPad to sign in to websites and apps with your Apple Account, and set up or upgrade accounts.
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