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The apply button is greyed out on Step 4, and I can't get it to work. Can you help me?

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If you have unlocked the lock, then it probably means that you haven't activated any changes and there is no update to apply. To confirm this, you may want to switch to a different network and apply that one, confirming that the apply works. Then switch back to the network that you want again.

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How can I default to factory settings without losing data?

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Unfortunately, you cannot. 'Factory settings' by definition involves losing data, as it is resetting your phone to the state that it was in when it came from the factory before any data was on it.

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How do I set a Macbook Pro to have WiFi off as the default, so that it is only on when I require it?

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Go to 'System Preferences' and then to 'Network.' Click the lock at the bottom left, and enter the password. In the menu on the left, select the 'Wi-Fi' option, then click the minus sign at the bottom of the list. To re-enable WiFi, click the plus icon next to the minus. In the drop-down menu, select 'Wi-Fi.' Click 'Create.' If needed, authenticate with your Wi-Fi network.

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What does it mean if my WiFi network list is light and won't let me edit it?

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It most likely means that your WiFi has been set as private VPN, which requires administrator status to gain access.

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