Due to network restrictions in China, access to some outbound websites are unstable. In terms of Apple sites, SSL auth is especially susceptible to MITM attack, which presents a fake certificate and try to lure the end user into the trap. Since downloading screensavers are not concerned with personal info, disabling SSL auth can save lots of futile attempts to load the screensavers.
Anyway, it may be a nitche case, but it may help others enduring similar situations.
Due to network restrictions in China, access to some outbound websites are unstable. In terms of Apple sites, SSL auth is especially susceptible to MITM attack, which presents a fake certificate and try to lure the end user into the trap. Since downloading screensavers are not concerned with personal info, disabling SSL auth can save lots of futile attempts to load the screensavers. Anyway, it may be a nitche case, but it may help others enduring similar situations.