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PS4 Solved: Error NW-31247-7 - A DNS Server Cannot be used/ Internet connection FAILED

This problem bugged me for two days. Where my PS4 cannot connect to internet via Wifi. Message from Test Internet Connection function looks like below: When do Setup Internet Connection, Error NW-31247-7 will occurred. At the same time, all my other devices e.g. laptop and iPhones can connect to internet without issue. Playing games via mobile hotspot works! Action that WONT work: Ask internet service provider (Unifi) to reset port  Restart All PS4, Router & Modem Setup Internet Connection on PS4 again Change Wifi DNS to Google DNS 8.8.8.8 & 8.8.8.4 Solution: Router - "restore factory setting" PS4 - "initialization" --> "restore default setting"--> setup PS4 again Setup PS4 involve mainly language, time zone, wifi, camera (if have) & PS sign-in. All games still there. Wallpaper will be reset. PS: I am not sure whether it is only router problem. You could try reset only router first. You can use same wifi name a...

An English Watch Faces Guide for Ticwatch (Ticwear) with iOS [Updated 18May2016]

There is lack of english guide available. I hope I can help the not Mandarin education ticwatch/ ticwear fan to benefit from my sharing. Here you DONT NEED to: Paste files into Window system  Run Command prompt Write ADB coding Install and access FTP Covert Ticwatch to developer mode Ticwatch (http://ticwear.com) Considering i only want the notification on the go and nice watch faces, I have chosen Ticwatch 1st gen (without Apple MFI) = RM800+ include shipment to Malaysia. Winning points: Below RM1,000 which fits the product nature -- a gadget that likely only have 1 year lifespan. Come with metal band Compatible with iOS & Android Android 5 OS overlay with Ticwear OS 3.4 overlay Why this guide has a value? User experience on Android and iOS is very different iOS - limited watch faces & complicated to install new watch faces ( not working most of the time ); App almost non-existence Android - installing new watch faces & app i...

A smart watch selection journey -- As apple fan, why not getting Apple watch?

Quick Smart watch comparative reasons below: Classic Pebble - My favourite meet the purpose watch - reading notification is a breeze. What makes me turn it down? I have 2 classic pebble watches. Both e-ink screen spoiled within 6 months duration. Random scratch line which renders the watch not usable.  The shift from pebble app to pebble time app sometime early 2016 really screwed up everything. Every time the app forces me to update and it always ended up a factory reset of the watch and phone setting.  Best part, pebble classic enjoy no new features. Apple watch It came into my radar... then off away from my list. The watch OS has high requirement on iOS. Watch OS 2 requires iOS9 and above.  Must charge with Apple exclusive charger cost around RM175. I am on iPhone 6 Plus iOS 8.4. I am not going to upgrade -- in the past, Three iPhone i have upgraded, battery life & phone speed screwed up. And, its not compatible with Android.  It means if any...

Best low cost pico projector - UNIC UC50 First Review

There are many mini projectors in the market today. QUESTIONS Does it worth it? or should you spend RM3000 (USD 700) to get a branded high quality 3D capable projector? These are though questions considering: - no friend of mine use one - all these mini/ pico projectors are manufactured by numerous random non-international branded company - the specs varies a lot for these projectors (resolutions, lumens, input port, output port etc) - projectors are used in low light setting which photos will not be able to show how is the true viewing experience (camera sensor is less sensitive than human eye) EXPERIENCE PHOTOS OK, straight to the point - what is the experience quality for UNIC UC50? Detail summary later. In short, GOOD. Following are actual photos (minor exposure adjustment to reflect how my eye experience it): Projection from bed about 1.5m away generates an image about 70-80 inches. Only a yellow dim light is ON at minimum brightness. Room will be illuminated by...

Best Way to Download & Use US apps on PS4 (outside of US)

Context  I am not staying in US, how to get all these US app & get it working? Summary Create a new PS account (free) make sure country is US. (Do not create sub-account. A lots of complicated restriction) Use the US PS account to download all the apps Switch back to your primary account which you have PS Plus subscription etc. You can access all the US apps in the TV folders (without switching back to US PS account) Apps Worthy to Download Netflix Hulu Crunchyroll Cracker Plex Note : Netflix & Hulu app interfaces are the best compared to their respective version in all platforms

Connecting PS4 to PC Monitor (DVI/ VGA)

Connecting PS4 to PC Monitor (DVI/ VGA) - blank screen problem & audio One problem connecting PS4 to a PC monitor is that most of these monitors (at least not the latest or expensive one) only have DVI & VGA port.  It has put me through a numbers of hours what has went wrong? Why didn't the screen show - just blank? What did I use? I bought a HDMI-DVI converter as image attached & use it with a HDMI cable What i get? This adapter works with my mac mini but not PS4. On PS4, blank screen. After safe mode resolution reset to 480, see PS logo for 1 second then blank screen again. What are the hypothetical NOT True Reasons you may get to trying to troubleshoot? Unchecked "Enable HDCP" in PS4 System setting Is the adapter failing to response to a HDCP handshake? Is my monitor HDCP compliance? Go into safe mode to restore the PS4 to 480p resolution so all screen type fits DVI got DVI-I & DVI-D - am i using the right adapter? What I ...