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How to factory reset your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Make sure to back up your device so that you can restore your data later.
  • Tap Settings > General > Transfer or Reset [Device]
  • Tap Erase All Content and Settings.
Tap Erase All Content and Settings

If asked, enter your passcode or Apple Account password. Forgot your passcode or Apple Account password?

Confirm that you want to erase your device

If you have an eSIM, you can choose to erase your eSIM or keep it. If you erase your eSIM, you need to contact your carrier to reactivate your cellular plan.

Confirm that you want to erase your device

Wait for your device to erase

It might take a few minutes to completely erase your data.

If you can’t erase your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

  • Learn what to do if you don’t remember your passcode for your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, or your device is disabled.

  • If you forget your Screen Time passcode, you can reset it. Restoring your device using a backup won’t remove the Screen Time passcode.

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How to check if Windows Firewall is blocking an App

The most obvious sign will be a Windows Security alert notifying you that the firewall is blocking some features of the app and giving you the option to allow it access.

If this doesn’t pop up, look for the following signs that the firewall is interfering with the app:

  • An in-app error message that tells you the firewall is blocking some of its features.
  • Connection errors and time-outs.
  • The app does not connect to the internet.
  • Features dependent on network access not working.

The easiest way to see if an app is being blocked by the firewall is to check its list of allowed apps. It shows the apps it lets through or blocks on networks that are public (e.g., coffee shop or library Wi-Fi) or private (e.g., home or office Wi-Fi).

To do that, press Win + i to open the Settings app, go to Privacy & Security > Windows Security, and click the “Open Windows Security” button.

Opening Windows Security in Windows 11.

In Windows Security, select “Firewall & Network Protection” in the left sidebar and click the “Allow an App Through Firewall” link in the right panel.

Opening the Allowed Apps window for the firewall in Windows 11.

Find the app you think the firewall is blocking and check the checkboxes in the Private and Public columns next to it. If one of them is unchecked, it means that the app is being blocked on that network.

To let the app through the firewall, click the “Change Settings” button (you might need to ask for administrative privileges if you don’t have them). Then, tick its checkbox on the network you’re connected to (Public or Private) and click the “OK” button to apply the changes.

Unblocking an app in the Allowed Apps list in the Windows firewall.

You can also try opening a port on Windows Firewall to prevent it from interfering with certain apps.Once an app is unblocked, the firewall won’t interrupt it when it uses its network features, especially those that require internet access. However, this poses a potential security risk since malicious entities can now access the app.

Always make sure any app you allow through the firewall is trusted and secure to prevent malicious entities from using it to exploit your system. If you’re unsure about an app, don’t let it through or install it. Furthermore, enable Smart App Control and tweak Windows Security features to make your computer more secure.

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How to Securely Delete Sensitive Files on Windows 11

When you delete a file on Windows, it doesn’t vanish from your drive immediately. Instead, Windows marks the file’s storage space as free, signaling that it can be overwritten by new data in the future. Until this happens, bits of your files still exist on the drive, making it relatively easy to retrieve them with the right tools and knowledge.

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