I have continuous problems with my iPad Mini, and it is getting worse! Newstand application keep pausing or crashing, websites keep hanging first time in but then open fine the second time, and I have problems with applictions crashing.

Has the device always behaved this way? Did this start as a result of an update to the iOS software? If the problem is that bad, you should probably restore the iOS software and then restore from a backup. If that fails, restore as new and rebuild the device. If that fails, it's time for a trip to an Apple Store to let them have a look at the iPad.

Use iTunes to restore your iOS device to factory settings

I have an IPAD 2, but my newstand was not crashing until I downloaded IOS 8.

What do you recommend I do?

Please be specific so I get it correct, because I use my IPAD 2 for much of my US Navy manuals.

Thank you.