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Boost Your Productivity | Get more done with less effort

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Get more done with less effort. This chapter of our iPad guide has 24 step-by-step tips. Work through them in order, or jump to the one you need.

  1. Save time while typing with these keyboard tricks
  2. Keep on top of your tasks with Reminders
  3. Set calendar events to repeat automatically
  4. Prioritize your time and attention with Focus Mode
  5. Scan and transcribe printed documents in Notes
  6. Set location-based reminders so you never forget
  7. Annotate PDFs and files with iOS Markup tools
  8. Make the most of Mail’s smart features
  9. Start organizing with the Notes app
  10. Go even further with the Notes app
  11. Flag emails as important so they don’t slip through
  12. Record quick audio notes with Voice Memos
  13. Save a web page as a PDF for later reference
  14. Send large files and attachments via Mail
  15. Find moments and save quotes in Podcasts
  16. Turn on monochrome mode to cut down on distractions
  17. Print wirelessly straight from iPhone or iPad
  18. Stay focused with your iPad’s hidden background sounds
  19. Take back control of your time with Limits and Downtime
  20. Cut out the noise by limiting notifications
  21. Instantly look up the definition of any word
  22. Never miss a meeting with travel time reminders
  23. Schedule a daily briefing with Notification Summary
  24. Speak any language instantly with Apple’s Translate app