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How to Fix Unable to Join Network Error on iOS Devices

Nowadays, people have become heavily dependent on the internet. For this reason, it is extremely aggravating and inconvenient when “Unable to Join Network” error pops up on the screen.  If you have encountered this error on your iOS devices such as iPad, iPod, or iPhone, then you know how frustrating it is. Without further ado, let’s explore the different ways to fix this Unable to Join Network error on the iOS device: Enable the Wi-Fi When the Wi-Fi is disabled, you will get the Unable to Join Network error. Therefore, check whether you have accidentally or unknowingly turned the Wi-Fi off on your iOS device. Here is how you can do so: Open your iPad or iPhone. Go through the apps, and tap on Settings. Check whether the bar next to Wi-Fi is green in color. If not, tap on the switch to turn it on. Restart the Router Another easy way to get rid of this network connection issue it to just cut the power source to the Router off, and then turn it on after a few seconds

Tips to Improve your Surface Pro 3 Experience

Did you get a Surface Pro 3? If the answer is yes, then congratulations are in order. Surface Pro 3 is not just your regular tab, and it is a piece of marvel. You can even ditch your notebook, as this tablet will be sufficient. Well, we did some research and compiled a list of all the tips and tricks that will help you make the best out of Microsoft’s popular tablet PC.  With these fantastic tips, you can transform your Surface Pro 3 experience. 1- Capture Screenshots The best way to capture screenshots in Surface Pro 3 devices is by first pressing and holding the home button located at the side, and then long pressing the volume down button. Wait for the display to get dim, then the screenshot will get captured. You do not need to save the screenshot. To access it, just go to Pictures and tap on Screenshots album. 2- Use Emojis Why spend minutes typing long sentences, when you can replace words with emoticons? Well, you can send heart emojis instead of typing out I love you,

How to Delete Cookies for One Website in Firefox

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The websites that we visit run on cookies which our internet browser keeps storing. The cookies are text format files which contains the information and status of our visit to the particular website. It includes the login passwords, advertisement we are interested in, etc. to make the web experience smoother and quicker. While visiting a site on Firefox, it also stores a cookie with all the information which is not related to the personal information. Sometimes cookies also take up a large space resulting in the problems during internet surfing or browsing that particular website. In that case, deleting the cookie from one site could be a solution. But how will do it? The process to delete the cookie can lead you to delete all of them, and when you visit the websites again, you will find a bit tedious to access the site. If it is a tough task for you to delete the cookies for one website, then you must follow the methods given in this blog to delete cookies for one website in F

How to Locate your Apple Device Using HomePod

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You are all set to work on your MacBook; you settle in when you remember you had to walk your dog. This realization is followed by a string of other actions that you were supposed to carry out earlier. Once you have finally wrapped up your work, you can’t remember where you kept your MacBook in this mess! Does this situation sound familiar to you? Do you often find yourself misplacing your Apple Devices and being unable to locate it? Well, with HomePod, locating your Apple devices would be the least of your concerns! With the latest update, you can hand over the phone or device hunting to your HomePod! Here’s how you can do it: Some Prerequisites First You can use this feature to locate the following Apple devices: iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and MacBook To be able to find your Apple device it must be hooked to an active internet connection. Thus, if you have an iPad or iPhone, it should have internet access either over Wi-Fi or cellular data. This feature is availab

How to Set Up a New Phone to Protect it Against Threats

Did you just get a new phone? Congratulations! Well, before you get all excited and start using it, you must take steps to make it secure. With so many threats lurking around every corner, you should take preventive and precautionary measures. Here are some tips for setting up your new phone to protect it against threats: Safely transfer the data from the old phone In all likelihood, when you buy a brand new mobile or tab, you will wish to move the data from your old phone to the new one. And for that, you will have to copy the data in the older phone. Now, transferring data can be a bit more complicated for handheld devices, since frequently users purchase a different phone than their older one. It might seem challenging to move data when your new phone is different from your previous possession. Transferring files and apps is a time-consuming process. You should do it carefully so that you do not miss something out. Install operating system updates There might be a signif

5 Cool Terminal Commands Every Mac User Should Know

If there is one piece of advice then we suggest to every Mac users, it is like that: always use the Terminal more. To be very true, it is one of the often-neglected and overlooked features of the MacOS system. But here we also provide you top 10 many cool MacOS Terminal commands that you can use which makes the features more insanely useful. However, Hollywood always keep approaching the stereotype of the Terminal window which is generally being used by the hacker nerds spouting technobabble, though shutting down the main power grid, while under heavy gunfire by the terrorists. But this can also be used for a more diplomatic means such as customizing your Mac and by using the time-saving shortcuts. After trying out many commands, here I share the list of some most amazing commands that I liked the most. 10 Cool MacOS Terminal Commands to Try Out Here we provide the list of commands which is very much straightforward and useful for the MacOS users. And to open the

How Safe and Secure is Cloud Storage

The oughties have been the decade where customers and enterprises have at last understood how convenient cloud storage is. Files and all the other information can be accessed anytime from anywhere, and one does not have to invest in hardware to store it. However, do you understand the security risks regarding the cloud? Is your data stored in the cloud vulnerable to malware even when it is not saved on your computer? Well, similar to all connected and web-enabled devices, Cloud is not entirely safe and protected. You need to be vigilant about where you are storing your private data. Make sure that proper measures have been taken to preserve your private data. The issue is that individuals believe that their cloud provider is securely guarding their private data and merely put their confidence with them, but the client really has no clarity of the cloud infrastructure that they are storing their information on and limited clarity about their defense framework. Do you know whic

How to Fix FaceTime Activation Error on iPhone

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FaceTime is a free and popular video chatting app on Apple devices. It is quite similar to Window’s Skype and Google’s Hangouts. The app runs on iPhones, iPads, iPods, and Mac desktops and laptops too. An audio only version of FaceTime, known as FaceTime Audio, is also available for making voice calls in devices that do not possess a front-facing camera. While the app is free to use, it is imperative that you possess a high speed internet connection and an active Apple ID to avail the videotelephony services over FaceTime. Ideally, a working 4G connection is the minimum requirement to run FaceTime but some versions support 3G speeds as well. You may face some issues while setting up your FaceTime app. The following are some common solutions to the “Waiting for Activation” error message on iMessage. “Waiting for Activation” Error – Some Prerequisites Before you begin fixing the error, there is some background information that you need to know. They are: Ensure that you have

Improve Digital Experience by Cleaning your Smartphone

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Is your smartphone cluttered with applications you barely use? Do you have a hard time trying to locate particular pictures or songs? If you load too many applications on your phone, then it will not only cause your phone to work slowly and crash occasionally, but it is also a safety risk because you are allowing third-party applications to access the data. Apart from this, an overflooded phone is never good for the battery. You need to reclaim your digital space by cleaning out all the clutter that exists in your phone. Here’s how you can clean up your phone to enhance your digital experience: Delete redundant applications The first and foremost thing you should do is remove the apps which are lying redundant on your phone. Often, we get lured by ads and install applications we do not need. If you haven’t used any application since over a month, then you should remove it from your phone. Delete the cached files as well. This way, you will not only make up more space on your ph