Firefighter Sims

This blog post is a little off topic, not fire related. It took me a few tries to figure this one out and I did not find good instructions to fix the issue. So here is a post I hope helps you out. I took my iPhone in to an authorized repair store to get a new battery. I have a 12 Pro which I really like and am not ready to pay on a new phone just yet. My battery health was right at 80% so it seemed like a good time.

So how this works now in iOS 18 is the tech had me swipe to delete my phone in the Find My app which puts the phone in a repair mode. When Repair Mode is enabled, the device is marked as "Ready for Repair" in the Find My app. This allows you to still track the device, but also enables technicians to access the device for diagnostics and repairs without needing to disable Find My or erase the device's data.

The thing is after I got home, the repair mode was still on. Under my phone in Find My it has this ready for repair box. The technician never mentioned anything about this still being there.

Some forum posts noted it will reset in a couple of days but I did not wait to see if it fixed itself. It took me a combination of several different forum posts to put all the pieces of the puzzle together to get this removed. I think the biggest reason I could not figure out how to reset it was I had some content restrictions on to prevent someone from resetting my password if my phone was lost.

If you have content restrictions turned on or are just trying to remove the ready for repair, here are all the steps in one post.

First go under setting to Content and Privacy Restrictions. Make sure this is set to off. If this is on, turn it off. Next is important. You will need to reboot your phone. If you do not, some of the next settings may not be available. I know because this is what happened to me.

Now that content and privacy restrictions are off, do the following:

Next turn off Stolen Device Protection. Again for me this part was a pain and for security reasons the phone made me wait an hour. To do this go to Settings -> Face ID & Passcode. Put in your pin. Next check Stolen Device Protection to Off. Use face id if needed to confirm.

Next you will turn off Find My. Under Settings just search for Find My (apple account). Next click Find My Phone and turn it off. Put in your Apple id password. You'll get a message it was turned off. No need to leave this screen. Click Find My Phone and turn it back on.

From here, go to your Find My App and amazing, the message that you are ready for repair is gone. Now don't forget to go back into Settings and turn all your restrictions back to where you had them before. I think all my attempts to lock down my phone made it difficult to remove the ready for repair message.

Feel free to comment if this worked for you or other tips to make this an easier process.

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If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be a firefighter, Firefighting Simulator: Ignite is about to give you the most realistic experience possible. This game, developed by Weltenbauer and published by Astragon Entertainment, takes firefighting simulations to a whole new level. Whether you’re playing solo or teaming up with friends, you’ll be stepping into the boots of a real firefighter, responding to emergencies, saving lives, and battling intense fires.

One of the coolest things about this game is how realistic it is. Fires don’t just sit there waiting for you to put them out—they spread dynamically, reacting to the environment, materials, and ventilation. If you don’t handle a fire correctly, it can quickly get out of control. You’ll need to use real firefighting tactics, like ventilating rooms, cooling overheated objects, and choosing the right extinguishing agents. The game even includes officially licensed firefighting gear from brands like HAIX®, Fire-Dex, and STIHL, so everything looks and feels authentic.

The game isn’t just about putting out fires—it’s about teamwork. You can play with up to three friends in co-op mode, where you’ll need to coordinate your efforts to contain fires, rescue civilians, and navigate dangerous environments. If you prefer playing solo, the single-player mode lets you command an AI-controlled crew that follows your orders. Either way, teamwork is key, because firefighting isn’t a one-person job.

Visually, Firefighting Simulator: Ignite is stunning. Built with Unreal Engine 5, the game features realistic fire behavior, immersive environmental effects, and detailed cityscapes. Fires behave like they do in real life, meaning you’ll have to deal with flashovers (sudden bursts of fire), backdrafts (explosive fire reactions when oxygen rushes in), and even structural collapses if a building gets too damaged. Every mission feels intense and unpredictable, keeping you on your toes.

Between missions, you’ll hang out at the fire station hub, where you can train with firefighting tools, inspect your fleet of licensed Rosenbauer fire trucks, and choose your next emergency mission. You can also customize your firefighter by selecting different characters and outfits, making the experience feel more personal.

For PC players, the game supports modding, meaning you can create custom missions and share them with the community. Console players can also download new missions made by other players, so there’s always fresh content to explore.

Overall, Firefighting Simulator: Ignite is shaping up to be the most advanced firefighting simulation ever made. With realistic fire physics, cooperative gameplay, and authentic firefighting equipment, it offers an experience that’s both thrilling and educational. Whether you’re playing for fun or because you’re interested in firefighting, this game will challenge you to think fast, work as a team, and save lives.

Are you ready to take on the heat? Firefighting Simulator: Ignite is launching soon—get ready to suit up and fight the flames!

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Whatever your career we all need to get some exercise and it is not always easy to find a good place to workout or to find a fun workout that is inexpensive. Since the kids were little my wife has always enjoyed playing Just Dance as an easy and inexpensive way to work out at home. When the kids were little she orginally played on the Nintendo Wii and the kids were able to play along. What a win-win since she got a little break and was still able to keep the kids occupied. Recently the Wii finally died and she did not really want to buy a Switch since the kids are pretty grown now. She recently got a subscription to Just Dance Now for $24.99 per year via the Google Play Store. This allows you to play the game with a large library of songs by using your phone as the controller and then casting the video to another screen via Chromecast.

She was having a lot of issues as we have an older Chormecast and it kept disconnecting all the time. After getting totally frustrated she was about to give up when our daughter said "There is a browser on the Fire TV just go to the website and use it that way." At first my wife was like no that is not going to work, but after a little research this was a great plan. Just Dance Now will let you use any computer or tablet as the screen by just going to the website JustDanceNow.com. Once you hit play it will take you to a dance room you can join via the app on your phone. Just like with Chromecast you use your phone as the controller and watch the game via the browser on whatever screen you are using. One thing she has found is that there was a lag via the network when using the Chromecast. Now she uses the browser on the Fire TV, there is not a lag on screen and her scores are higher.

There is one simple setting you will need to adjust to get this to work for you on the Fire TV. On your Fire TV click on the Internet app. In the url bar input: justdancenow.com. When you first go there the website will not work. In the browser menu across the top is an icon that looks like and old console TV. Click that button. The changes the setting to "Request Desktop Sites". The page refreshes and you will get an Accept screen. Click ACCEPT. Now the play button will show up and you can play the game right on your TV without a console. I was really impressed how easy this was and surprised I could not find these instructions on the internet. You can play two games for free each day without a subscription so have fun trying it for free!

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