Question : My friends and I have been using Whatsapp for years as our go-to solution for our group chats. I’ve got the official iOS-app on my iPhone and the official Mac-app on my MacBook, but on my iPad I still have to use the web-app, which is really annoying, als I have to log back in each and every time I want to use WhatsApp on my iPad. I’d heard that there was an official iPad-version in the works, but that you had to enroll for the beta… but when I finally found the enrolment-page, I got a message that no new enrolments were accepted – and it’s been like that for years…
Is there any good solution for this ?
Answer : Your prayers have been answered. Meta has finally released an iPadOS version of Whatsapp in the AppStore. For now, it’s still says ‘Whatsapp Beta’ when you open the app, so it may not work completely flawless and as to be expected, but as of now this is your best option (even if this is still a ‘Public Beta’).
Question : I am using various AI like ChatGPT, Gemini and CoPilot which is really helpful. But when generating ideas, I prefer to ask the same question to multiple AI at the same time. My preferred tool to do so is 1minAI, but it is web-based, there’s no native app for it yet. Anyway… today the website froze and I had to quit my browser. But when I reopened the 1minAI website, I had to login again and found that the chat that I had open is gone…
Is there any way of getting back to my previous chat ?
Answer : Yes, there is. And it’s rather simple, but maybe not very straightforward to many : – go to the 1minAI website : http://app.1min.ai – login with your username & password (top right) – open the AI service that you were using previously (from any of the menus), so “Multi AI Chat” in this case – when the “Multi AI Chat” (or any other AI service) window is open, click on the search field at the top, with the “select conversation” in it – you will now see a pulldown menu of all previous chats you’ve had with this AI Service – click on the previous chat that you want to reopen – the previous chat will now open and you can recommence where you left off
Question : I am trying to use Microsoft 365 (previously Office 365, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and OneDrive), and even though everything used to work fine up until recently… today it gave me an error message saying that it need JavaScript to enable me to use the options I am trying to use…
What is wrong and how do I fix this ?
Answer : Microsoft 365 (previously named Office 365) relies on JavaScript for most (if not all) functionality that is web-based, so if you have (accidentally) switched JavaScript OFF, you will need to turn it back on before you can fully use Microsoft 365 again.
The problem probably is that you recently switched OFF JavaScript by accident… so the solution is probably simple : just switch JavaScript back ON.
To switch JavaScript back ON in your Safari browser, do this : – open Safari.app – click Safari in the top menu bar (top left, next to the Apple logo) – in the pulldown menu, click on Settings – in the window that opens, click on the Security icon/tab – then at ‘Web content:’ make sure there is a checkmark for ‘Enable JavaScript’
To switch JavaScript back ON in Google Chrome browser, do this : – open Chrome.app – click the three-dot-button (top right) – then click Settings – click Privacy & Security – then click Site Settings – then click JavaScript then choose one of three options : – allow JavaScript for all sites, by choosing “Sites can use JavaScript” as the default behaviour – allow JavaScript for most sites, by choosing “Sites can use JavaScript” as the default behaviour AND excluding specific websites – allow JavaScript for very few sites, by choosing “Don’t allow sites to use JavaScripts” as the default bahaviour AND excluding specific websites
To switch JavaScript back ON in the Opera browser, do this : – open Opera.app – click Opera in the top menu bar (top left, next to the Apple logo) – in the pulldown menu, click Settings – on the Settings webpage that opens, clcik on ‘Privacy & security’ in the left menu bar – in the list page that opens, click on ‘Site Settings’ (in the Privacy & Security chapter) – in the Site Settings page that opens, click on ‘JavaScript’ (in the Content chapter) – in the JavaScript page that opens, choose “Sites can use JavaScript” – then, if adjustement to the general rule are needed, go to the “Customised behaviours”, where you can exclude or include specific websites to use JavaScript
To switch JavaScript back ON in the Microsoft Edge browser, do this : – open Edge.app – click Edge in the top menu bar (top left, next to the Apple Logo) – in the pulldown menu, click Settings – op the Settings webpage that opens, click on ‘Cookies and Site Permissions’ in the left menu bar – in hte list page that opens, clcik on ‘JavaScript’ (in the All Permissions chapter) – in the JavaScript that opens, set the slider to the right (so it will turn blue) and it will say “Allowed (recommended)” – then, if adjustments to the genaral rule are needed, at “Block” add the sites you want to specifically prevent from using JavaScript and/or at “Allow” add the sites you want to allow specifically to use JavaScript
Note : in the Firefox and DuckDuckGo browsers, JavaScript is enabled by default and there is no user-friendly setting to switch it OFF (or ON).
Question : I am trying to login to the Mastermind startpage to do watch some Tony Robbins and Dean Graziosi videos and get some feedback from their Gigi AI-chat-agent, and even though everything used to work fine up until recently… when I try to load the Mastemind startpage at login.mastermind.com I do get the login page and I can fill out both my login-name and my password, but the ‘SIGN IN’-button is keyed out, and no error message is given…
What is wrong and how do I fix this ?
Answer : A lot of webpages use Java Script, especially (but not exclusively) login pages, account pages and online fill-out form pages. The Mastermind login page is one of them.
The problem probably is that you recently switched OFF JavaScript by accident… so the solution is probably simple : just switch JavaScript back ON.
To switch JavaScript back ON in your Safari browser, do this : – open Safari.app – click Safari in the top menu bar (top left, next to the Apple logo) – in the pulldown menu, click on Settings – in the window that opens, click on the Security icon/tab – then at ‘Web content:’ make sure there is a checkmark for ‘Enable JavaScript’
To switch JavaScript back ON in Google Chrome browser, do this : – open Chrome.app – click the three-dot-button (top right) – then click Settings – click Privacy & Security – then click Site Settings – then click JavaScript then choose one of three options : – allow JavaScript for all sites, by choosing “Sites can use JavaScript” as the default behaviour – allow JavaScript for most sites, by choosing “Sites can use JavaScript” as the default behaviour AND excluding specific websites – allow JavaScript for very few sites, by choosing “Don’t allow sites to use JavaScripts” as the default bahaviour AND excluding specific websites
To switch JavaScript back ON in the Opera browser, do this : – open Opera.app – click Opera in the top menu bar (top left, next to the Apple logo) – in the pulldown menu, click Settings – on the Settings webpage that opens, clcik on ‘Privacy & security’ in the left menu bar – in the list page that opens, click on ‘Site Settings’ (in the Privacy & Security chapter) – in the Site Settings page that opens, click on ‘JavaScript’ (in the Content chapter) – in the JavaScript page that opens, choose “Sites can use JavaScript” – then, if adjustement to the general rule are needed, go to the “Customised behaviours”, where you can exclude or include specific websites to use JavaScript
To switch JavaScript back ON in the Microsoft Edge browser, do this : – open Edge.app – click Edge in the top menu bar (top left, next to the Apple Logo) – in the pulldown menu, click Settings – op the Settings webpage that opens, click on ‘Cookies and Site Permissions’ in the left menu bar – in hte list page that opens, clcik on ‘JavaScript’ (in the All Permissions chapter) – in the JavaScript that opens, set the slider to the right (so it will turn blue) and it will say “Allowed (recommended)” – then, if adjustments to the genaral rule are needed, at “Block” add the sites you want to specifically prevent from using JavaScript and/or at “Allow” add the sites you want to allow specifically to use JavaScript
Note : in the Firefox and DuckDuckGo browsers, JavaScript is enabled by default and there is no user-friendly setting to switch it OFF (or ON).
Question : I am trying to login to the 1min.AI startpage do do some AI work, and even though everything used to work fine up until recently… when I try to load the 1min.AI startpage at app.1min.ai I only get a full black (just black, nothing on it) page, but no error message is given…
What is wrong and how do I fix this ?
Answer : A lot of webpages use Java Script, especially (but not exclusively) login pages, account pages and online fill-out form pages. The 1min.AI startpage is one of them.
The problem probably is that you recently switched OFF JavaScript by accident… so the solution is probably simple : just switch JavaScript back ON.
To switch JavaScript back ON in your Safari browser, do this : – open Safari.app – click Safari in the top menu bar (top left, next to the Apple logo) – in the pulldown menu, click on Settings – in the window that opens, click on the Security icon/tab – then at ‘Web content:’ make sure there is a checkmark for ‘Enable JavaScript’
To switch JavaScript back ON in Google Chrome browser, do this : – open Chrome.app – click the three-dot-button (top right) – then click Settings – click Privacy & Security – then click Site Settings – then click JavaScript then choose one of three options : – allow JavaScript for all sites, by choosing “Sites can use JavaScript” as the default behaviour – allow JavaScript for most sites, by choosing “Sites can use JavaScript” as the default behaviour AND excluding specific websites – allow JavaScript for very few sites, by choosing “Don’t allow sites to use JavaScripts” as the default bahaviour AND excluding specific websites
To switch JavaScript back ON in the Opera browser, do this : – open Opera.app – click Opera in the top menu bar (top left, next to the Apple logo) – in the pulldown menu, click Settings – on the Settings webpage that opens, clcik on ‘Privacy & security’ in the left menu bar – in the list page that opens, click on ‘Site Settings’ (in the Privacy & Security chapter) – in the Site Settings page that opens, click on ‘JavaScript’ (in the Content chapter) – in the JavaScript page that opens, choose “Sites can use JavaScript” – then, if adjustement to the general rule are needed, go to the “Customised behaviours”, where you can exclude or include specific websites to use JavaScript
To switch JavaScript back ON in the Microsoft Edge browser, do this : – open Edge.app – click Edge in the top menu bar (top left, next to the Apple Logo) – in the pulldown menu, click Settings – op the Settings webpage that opens, click on ‘Cookies and Site Permissions’ in the left menu bar – in hte list page that opens, clcik on ‘JavaScript’ (in the All Permissions chapter) – in the JavaScript that opens, set the slider to the right (so it will turn blue) and it will say “Allowed (recommended)” – then, if adjustments to the genaral rule are needed, at “Block” add the sites you want to specifically prevent from using JavaScript and/or at “Allow” add the sites you want to allow specifically to use JavaScript
Note : in the Firefox and DuckDuckGo browsers, JavaScript is enabled by default and there is no user-friendly setting to switch it OFF (or ON).
Question : I am trying to login to the Magister student progress tracking system website here in The Netherlands, and even though everything used to work fine up until recently… when I try to load the Magister login page at accounts.magister.net I only get a full white, completely blank page, but no error message is given…
What is wrong and how do I fix this ?
Answer : A lot of webpages use Java Script, especially (but not exclusively) login pages, account pages and online fill-out form pages. The Magister login page is one of them.
The problem probably is that you recently switched OFF JavaScript by accident… so the solution is probably simple : just switch JavaScript back ON.
To switch JavaScript back ON in your Safari browser, do this : – open Safari.app – click Safari in the top menu bar (top left, next to the Apple logo) – in the pulldown menu, click on Settings – in the window that opens, click on the Security icon/tab – then at ‘Web content:’ make sure there is a checkmark for ‘Enable JavaScript’
To switch JavaScript back ON in Google Chrome browser, do this : – open Chrome.app – click the three-dot-button (top right) – then click Settings – click Privacy & Security – then click Site Settings – then click JavaScript then choose one of three options : – allow JavaScript for all sites, by choosing “Sites can use JavaScript” as the default behaviour – allow JavaScript for most sites, by choosing “Sites can use JavaScript” as the default behaviour AND excluding specific websites – allow JavaScript for very few sites, by choosing “Don’t allow sites to use JavaScripts” as the default bahaviour AND excluding specific websites
To switch JavaScript back ON in the Opera browser, do this : – open Opera.app – click Opera in the top menu bar (top left, next to the Apple logo) – in the pulldown menu, click Settings – on the Settings webpage that opens, clcik on ‘Privacy & security’ in the left menu bar – in the list page that opens, click on ‘Site Settings’ (in the Privacy & Security chapter) – in the Site Settings page that opens, click on ‘JavaScript’ (in the Content chapter) – in the JavaScript page that opens, choose “Sites can use JavaScript” – then, if adjustement to the general rule are needed, go to the “Customised behaviours”, where you can exclude or include specific websites to use JavaScript
To switch JavaScript back ON in the Microsoft Edge browser, do this : – open Edge.app – click Edge in the top menu bar (top left, next to the Apple Logo) – in the pulldown menu, click Settings – op the Settings webpage that opens, click on ‘Cookies and Site Permissions’ in the left menu bar – in hte list page that opens, clcik on ‘JavaScript’ (in the All Permissions chapter) – in the JavaScript that opens, set the slider to the right (so it will turn blue) and it will say “Allowed (recommended)” – then, if adjustments to the genaral rule are needed, at “Block” add the sites you want to specifically prevent from using JavaScript and/or at “Allow” add the sites you want to allow specifically to use JavaScript
Note : in the Firefox and DuckDuckGo browsers, JavaScript is enabled by default and there is no user-friendly setting to switch it OFF (or ON).
Question : I want to access my Synology DS218 NAS because I got an eMail from Synology that there is a new system update available, but when trying to login I need the Synology Secure SignIn app on my iPhone. But I haven’t used the app for a while, and now it turns out it has been offloaded by iOS. I’ve re-installed the app, but now my entire account has been erased and syncronisation with my NAS is no longer possible. I tried to setup my account in the Secure SignIn again, but when trying to do so, I get caught in a loop… I need an access to the app to login to the NAS’ virtual desktop interface… and I need access to my NAS’ virtual desktop interface to setup an account in the Secure SignIn app…
What can I do ?
Answer : Even though you are caught in a loop, there is a way to get out of this… but it involves a rather rigorous reset… to do so, do this :
make sure you have the Synology Secure SignIn app on your iPhone (you can download it from the AppleStore – there are versions for iOS/iPhone and iPadOS/iPad)
make sure you have SynologyAssistiant.app on your Mac (you can download it from the Synology Download Center – search based on the model of your NAS)
find the tiny button marked RESET (on the back of your NAS)
use a paperclip, ballpoint-tip or something alike to press & hold the RESET button for 4 seconds, until you hear a beep
immediately release the button when you hear the beep
you have now reset the network settings of your NAS, removed the 2-factor authentication and reset the password to blank (but all data on your NAS will remain intact)
now plug the UTP/Ethernet-cable from your NAS straight into your Mac
temporarily switch off WiFi on your Mac (and disconnect all other network & internet connections)
then, open the SynologyAssistant.app on your Mac
when the screen opens, click on “Search”
when your NAS appears in the list of found devices, click on “Connect”
now your webbrowser (Safari) opens
on the first screen, when your account name is asked, type : admin
then click the blue NEXT button
on the second screen, leave the password field blank and click the blue NEXT button
when prompted to enable 2-factor authentication, click “No, thanks”
when prompted to set up adaptive MFA, click “I don’t want to secure my account”
when the recommendation and question if you are sure to proceed appear, klick the blue OK button
now the Reset Password page opens, set the account name you want to use (if you want, you can use your previous account name)
now, if you click at the upper new password field, you will probably be recommended to use a Safari Strong Password, if so, click OK (if no password is suggested, set a long password manually)
make sure you write down this password offline (or somewhere very secure)
then, make sure the chosen password is the same in both fields and clcik OK
when you get the “Success! Your password has been changed.” message, click the “Sign In Now” button
then, you will need to log-in again on your NAS, this time with your new password
if you get a message saying “password invalid” you can ignore it and try again (usually the second time it will just work anyway)
when the webinterface opens, click on your account info (blue person icon) top right
from the pulldown menu, choose “Personal”
when the “Personal” settings window opens, click on the “Security” tab
in the “Security” tab window that opens, select “2-Factor Authentication” and click the blue Apply button
in the pop-up window that opens, choose “Verification code (OTP)”
then put your Synology NAS (a.k.a. “DSM”) account password in the next pop-up window and click the blue OK-button
the next pop-up window advises to download the Secure SignIn app, but since you’ve already done so, just click the blue Next-button
in the next pop-up window you will see a QR-code
now, open the Secure SignIn app on your iPhone and click the OTP-button (bottom-right)
when the OTP-window opens on your iPhone, click the + button top right
then your camera will open within the Secure SignIn app
now, using your iPhone, scan the QR-code that is displayed on your Mac
then, a 6-digit code will be generated on your iPhone
key in that 6-digit code into the “Verification Code (OTP)” field on your Mac and click the blue Next-button
in the “Backup email settings” window that opens (on your Mac) check that your account eMail address is also listed as your Backup eMail address, and verify your eMail address if you haven’t done that already
if “Send verification email” is greyed out and “Verified” is indicated next to it in green, you can click the blue Next-button
in the next window, click the blue Next-button
now, your NAS has been successfully re-linked with the app, so you can close the “Personal” window by clicking the X button (top right inside the window)
when done, in the online virtual desktop (which is still open on your Mac), click the Control Panel icon
in the “Control Panel” window that opens, click “Regional Options” (in the “System” chapter)
in the next window, make sure the “Time” tab is selected (usually the “Time” tab will be already displayed automatically)
then make sure that “Synchronize with NTP Server” is selected in the “Time Setting” chapter
at “Server address:” select “time.google.com” and click the ‘Update Now’-button
even if it says “Status: Checking…” or “cannot connect” you can now click the blue ‘Apply’-button
Note : keep in mind that the codes generated by the Secure SignIn app are time-sensitive, so it is essential that the time set in your NAS is correct and keeps getting updated
you can now close the NAS’ vritual desktop in your browser
now, reconnect the UTP/Ethernet cables from your NAS and your Mac in the way they used to be before your problems occurred (so both your Mac and your NAS will have internet connection)
then, on your Mac, reopen the SynologyAssistant.app
maybe you need to click the ‘Search’-button, but ususally your NAS will already be listed
select your NAS from the list and click the ‘Connect’-button
now, your NAS’ login page will open in your browser
on the first page key in your Synology NAS account name
on the second page, key in your password and put a checkmark at “do not ask again on this device”
on the thrird page, key in the 6-digit OTP code that is shown in the Secure SignIn app on your iPhone
now your NAS’ virtual desktop will open in your browser
there, click on the Control Panel icon
open “Regional Options” again
in the “Time” tab, check that the current time is displayed, that the ’Time Setting’ is on ’Syncronize with NTP Server’ and that ‘Status:’ is at “Normal” (in green)
if not, adjust these settings and click ‘Update Now’
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