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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.

Dave Johnson's Articles

The Recently Deleted folder in the Photos app. Recently deleted photos appear in a grid on the screen.

How to restore purchased and deleted items to iPad

by Dave Johnson
You can restore purchased and deleted items to iPad, redownload App Store and iTunes purchases, and recover deleted email and photos.
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An illustration symbolizing a click on a trackpad.

How to change trackpad settings on iPad

by Dave Johnson
You can change trackpad settings on iPad, like tracking speed, Natural Scrolling, and Tap to Click.
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The Now Playing screen showing the various controls and buttons.

How to use the music player controls on iPad

by Dave Johnson
You can use the music player controls on iPad, with the MiniPlayer and the Now Playing screen, to play and control music.
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The Discover page in Apple News+. In the tab bar, News+ is selected, and below that, the Best of News+ category is selected.

How to customize the tab bar in News on iPad

by Dave Johnson
You can customize the tab bar in News on iPad with Saved Stories, Shared with You, History, and channels or topics you follow.
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In Safari, the Page Menu button on a website has been tapped, revealing options including Hide Distracting Items.

How to hide distractions when browsing in Safari on iPad

by Dave Johnson
You can hide distractions when browsing in Safari on iPad with Distraction Control, and stop hiding items anytime.
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The iPad Lock Screen showing the time and date.

How to change the date and time on iPad

by Dave Johnson
You can change the date and time on iPad, set the time zone manually, use 24-hour time, and show the date in the status bar.
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Apple Pencil Pro

How to change Apple Pencil double tap and squeeze settings for accessibility

by Dave Johnson
You can change Apple Pencil double tap and squeeze settings for accessibility on iPad, adjust squeeze firmness, and slow down double tap.
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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 use an adjustable onscreen trackpad on iPad

by Dave Johnson
You can use an adjustable onscreen trackpad on iPad with Virtual Trackpad, turning part of the screen into a resizable trackpad.
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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 send files from the Files app on iPad

by Dave Johnson
You can send files from the Files app on iPad, reply to a received document, and scan a document to send.
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The front view of iPhone SE (2nd generation). The front camera is at the top, to the left of the speaker. On the right side, from top to bottom, are the side button and the SIM tray. The Home button is at the bottom center. The Lightning connector is on the bottom edge. On the left side, from bottom to top, are the volume buttons and the Ring/Silent switch.

iPhone SE (2nd generation) hardware: buttons, cameras, and ports

by Dave Johnson
You can find the cameras, buttons, and other essential hardware features on iPhone SE (2nd generation), plus links to help you get started.
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