Nexus 10 is one of the best 10-inch tablet in the market running Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, thanks to the Google update recently and multitasking capacity for games, office and more. But owners should know how to protect the device and maximise its feature.

1. Protect the Nexus 10

Nexus 10 is one of the most fragile tablets in the market and investing for some accessories to protect is recommended. Get a flip cover which acts not only as a screen protector but also as a stand when your fold it.

2. Get a Keyboard

Unlike Nexus 4 or Nexus 7, the virtual keys on the Nexus 10 make typing similar to a real keyboard on a computer. But sometimes, we like to have the feeling of physical keys touching our fingers. Get a good keyboard compatible for tablets and connects to Nexus 10 using Bluetooth. In this way, typing stories or email won't so stressful compared to virtual keys.

3. Get an SMS Application
Nexus 10 is not capable of sending SMS normally but you can install applications from Google Play Store to send messages using the Internet. One of them is the Mighty Text which connects all of your Android devices syncing on your Google account sharing and receiving messages.

4. User Accounts
With the Android 4.2 Jelly Bean update from Google, you can now create multiple user accounts on Nexus 10. Go to Settings > Users, and start different accounts for your device. In this way, you can separate different customisation per user account there is.

5. Have an Office Suite
Nexus 10 is not enough to be an alternative for you notebook or desktop computer, but you can create an office out of it. Nexus 10 + Bluetooth Keyboard + Office Suite = Mini Office anywhere connected to the Web. Go to the Play Store and get the office suite you want.

6. Reading is Good
Having a 10-inch tablet gives comfort when reading newspaper, articles and books without hassle of small fonts and unable to make them bigger. Get apps such as Kindle Fire to download e-books on you Nexus 10 and use your fingers to zoom in or out for comfort. If you want your documents to be with you all the time, download Google Drive and sync everything you need whenever you leave your computer.

7. Daydream Feature

This is an exclusive feature from Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean which allows apps to become screen savers to your Nexus 10. Some applications can display live feeds as screen saver while others can be used to wake you up such as clock which alerts similar to classic alarm clocks.

8. Maximise Gaming Experience
Play games with Nexus 10 by getting a joystick or controller. Touch controls for Grand Theft Auto is fun but connecting a PlayStation 3 controller will rock your gaming experience.

9. Use More with Your OTG Cable
Using a PS3 controller requires an OTG cable, and it means you can also use other devices that can use that cable. The Nexus 10 Media Importer allows you to read a USB stick using an OTG cable unto the tablet.

10. Enlarge Your Display
Nexus 10 can send display output using an HDMI cable. You can purchase connectors to fit the HDMI plug on your HDTV sets for viewing movies, documents and images.

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