HP TouchPad Tips: Maximize Your webOS Tablet
Aug 22, 2011 07:00 PM EDT by 
The HP TouchPad got off to a pretty rocky start, and then things got worse. Thanks to buggy performance and a somewhat hefty design, the first tablet powered by webOS received a lukewarm reception when it was released in early July. After an initial price drop didn’t spur sales, HP decided to stop making webOS hardware altogether, which includes phones and tablets. But thanks to a subsequent price cut to just $99, there are suddenly a whole lot of people with a new TouchPad in hand.
Want to get the most out of the HP TouchPad? Follow these tips.
How to Use “Just Type” 
The Just Type bar, located near the top of the homescreen, helps you search Google, Maps, Wikipedia, Twitter, and the App Catalog.
Multitask and Use Stacks
The HP TouchPad has a much different interface than the iPad and Android tablets, but once you get the hang of it you’ll appreciate how easy it is to multitask.
Make Skype Calls
The HP TouchPad may be a defunct product, but it still offers video conferencing via Skype that’s good enough to call your friends on other devices.
Print on the HP TouchPad
The TouchPad can print to network-capable HP printers that were made in the past 5 years or so and are available on the current Wi-Fi network.
Transfer Files to Your PC
Moving photos, music, and other files back and forth between your PC and your TouchPad is easy
Add Exhibition Apps to the HP TouchPad
webOS Exhibition is like a screen saver for your TouchPad, but better.
Customize the Menu Bar
You can swap out shortcuts on the menu bar just by dragging new apps across the screen.
Make Calls and Text on an HP TouchPad
You can use the TouchPad to make phone calls or send SMS messages as long as you are actively paired with a webOS phone.
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August 23rd, 2011 at 3:46 pm
How about the OTA update? How about adding Homebrew and all its tweaks? You can even bump up the processor speed up to 1.5 Ghz.
August 3rd, 2012 at 4:52 am
I think the app store needs to be updated to a complete new level. I’m annoyed with the fact there is none texting apps what so ever unless I’m hooked up with a webOS phone which I do not have. I am not happy at all. Please do something as soon as possible it would be much appreciated.