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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 main screen of the Preview app. The New Document and Scan Documents buttons are in the middle of the screen. Toward the bottom of the screen are the Recents, Shared, and Browse tabs.

How to export or compress PDFs and images in Preview on iPad

by Dave Johnson
You can export or compress PDFs and images in Preview on iPad as HEIC, JPEG, PDF, PNG, or TIFF files.
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The Maps app showing a map of a downtown area. On the left is the search field, categories for nearby services, City Guides, and recommended guides.

How to find nearby attractions, restaurants, and services in Maps on iPad

by Dave Johnson
You can find nearby attractions, restaurants, and services in Maps on iPad by category or search, or ask Siri.
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The Photos app is open and the Library tab is selected in the sidebar.

How to get started with Photos on iPad

by Dave Johnson
You can get started with Photos on iPad to browse your library, enjoy your memories, edit your photos, and share your best shots.
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An illustration of three iPad models without a Home button.

How to update iPadOS

by Dave Johnson
You can update iPadOS automatically or manually, or with your computer, and your data and settings remain unchanged.
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An iPad showing a notification that Danny's iPhone is requesting to share accessibility settings.

How to share your Accessibility Settings with another device on iPad

by Dave Johnson
You can share your Accessibility settings with another iPhone or iPad, like a friend's device, and remove them when you're finished.
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A map showing a dropped pin in a park. Below it, buttons to get directions to the pin, download its surrounding area, or move it appear.

How to get directions to your parked car in Maps on iPhone

by Dave Johnson
You can get directions to your parked car in Maps on iPhone, which drops a parked car marker when you leave your car's CarPlay or Bluetooth.
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A screen in the Journal app showing journal entries. One entry is swiped right and shows the Bookmark button.

How to edit or delete a journal entry on iPad

by Dave Johnson
You can edit or delete a journal entry on iPad, add an entry to multiple journals, and remove or add a title.
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A screen in the Journal app showing Journaling Suggestions.

How to change your Journal settings on iPad

by Dave Johnson
You can change your Journal settings on iPad, sync journaling suggestions from iPhone, lock your journal, and turn Writing Prompts on or off.
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The Export Browsing Data screen, with the Passwords option selected for export to another password manager.

How to export passwords to another password manager on iPad

by Dave Johnson
You can export passwords to another password manager on iPad as a CSV file, then delete the file after you import it.
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A Group FaceTime call showing four participants in individual tiles at the top of the screen. Two additional participants appear together in a tile at the bottom left. At the bottom right are FaceTime controls: the Video, Microphone, More, and End Call buttons.

How to use SharePlay to watch, listen, and play together in FaceTime on iPad

by Dave Johnson
You can use SharePlay to watch, listen, and play together in FaceTime on iPad, streaming shows, movies, and music in sync.
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