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My computer has me living on the other side of the state. When I ask for something near me, it taks to to locations 150-200 miles from me. Never lived there or near there. How do I ge my MackBook to show me locations actually i my neighborhood?
MacBook Air 11″, macOS 11.5
The problem could be your internet connection. The IP address provided to you by your internet service provider is registered to them and may show as their address. You can try unplugging your router for a few minutes and plugging it back in.
Also, if you're using any kind of VPN, that can cause this sort of problem. Unless you're using the VPN to access a secure server for your work (as an example), it's not really doing you any good.
The problem could be your internet connection. The IP address provided to you by your internet service provider is registered to them and may show as their address. You can try unplugging your router for a few minutes and plugging it back in.
Also, if you're using any kind of VPN, that can cause this sort of problem. Unless you're using the VPN to access a secure server for your work (as an example), it's not really doing you any good.
Again, have you always had the same internet provider? And yes, this is not uncommon. The Mac has no built-in GPS and gets its locations entirely from the WiFi network.
Do you have a cell phone with a mobile hotspot feature? If so, what happens when you try to use that? Note that I am not suggesting that you switch to your phone as your source of internet permanently. It's just for testing purposes.
challenged_me Said:
"Locations of a search: My computer has me living on the other side of the state. When I ask for something near me, it taks to to locations 150-200 miles from me. Never lived there or near there. How do I ge my MackBook to show me locations actually i my neighborhood? location of this device is incorrect for finding locations near me."
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Troubleshooting Location Services:
This is all Based on an IP Address. So, try the following...
A. Disable a VPN:
Are you using a VPN? If so, disable it, and the restart your Mac.
B. Third Party Sites:
See if the location is accurate at these sites:
Helpful answer, maybe. I have never done anything about it and I've been a Mackboor user since 2006. I must enter the city state and zip to get correct places near me. Doesn't seem like that should be the case. Never been able to use the "near me" for locating a business. I'm flying out the door tight now and will try later. Thanks
Try and reboot the Mac to see if the issues persist. You can also turn off location settings In system preferences and turn them back on again to see if the issue is persisting
Thanks. I’ve had this problem for years. No matter where I’m am in WiFi it will if I’m asking for a location near me. I will get Chicago or Detroit. I live in neither place.🤷🏻♀️
Have you had the same internet provider in all that time?
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