My iPad thinks it is a Mac and is messing up my internet.

Old companies I do business with question my MAC not listed previously.

iPad Pro, iPadOS 15

Posted on Jun 5, 2022 5:47 PM

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Posted on Jun 6, 2022 5:47 AM

Some websites may incorrectly identify your iOS/iPadOS Safari User Agent when used in one or other of its browsing modes - of which their are two - these being Desktop and Mobile. It’s easy to switch between modes if a website isn’t functioning correctly. From the desired web-page, touch the aA icon at the left of the Address Bar; this will reveal a menu. From the menu select Website Settings, then select (or deselect) Request Desktop Website, then tap Done. Now refresh the webpage.


The chosen setting will be saved for the selected website - and can be simply reversed if needed.


If you continue to experience difficulties with a specific website when using the Safari browser, try using a different browser App - such as Firefox or Chrome.


Firefox

https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/firefox-private-safe-browser/id989804926


Chrome

https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/google-chrome/id535886823

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Jun 6, 2022 5:47 AM in response to Cheek10151

Some websites may incorrectly identify your iOS/iPadOS Safari User Agent when used in one or other of its browsing modes - of which their are two - these being Desktop and Mobile. It’s easy to switch between modes if a website isn’t functioning correctly. From the desired web-page, touch the aA icon at the left of the Address Bar; this will reveal a menu. From the menu select Website Settings, then select (or deselect) Request Desktop Website, then tap Done. Now refresh the webpage.


The chosen setting will be saved for the selected website - and can be simply reversed if needed.


If you continue to experience difficulties with a specific website when using the Safari browser, try using a different browser App - such as Firefox or Chrome.


Firefox

https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/firefox-private-safe-browser/id989804926


Chrome

https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/google-chrome/id535886823

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