Cannot access iTunes store for application updates

Could not purchase "". A secure network connection could not be established.
Check that your computer's date and time are correct and try again.
I get the same alert on my desktop and my iPhone.
Internet is working fine. No recent changes to network.

OK. Why do my problems always get solved by themselves right after I post a question.

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    Welcome to the Apple Community.
    Try logging out of the iTunes Store then logging back in again.

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    See this one
    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3742260?start=0&tstart=0

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  • Why when I connect to iTunes store for app updates it will not cone t keep getting error messagr

    Why when I connect to iTunes store for app updates it will not cone t keep getting error messagr

    The Complete Guide to Using the iTunes Store
    http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/articles/comments/the-complete-guide-to-using-t he-itunes-store/
    iTunes Store: Associating a device or computer to your Apple ID
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4627
    Can't connect to the iTunes Store
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1368
    iTunes: Advanced iTunes Store troubleshooting
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3297
    Best Fixes for ‘Cannot Connect to iTunes Store’ Errors
    http://ipadinsight.com/ipad-tips-tricks/best-fixes-for-cannot-connect-to-itunes- store-errors/
    iOS: Changing the signed-in iTunes Store Apple ID account
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1311
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    Go to Settings>General>Date and Time> Set Automatically>Off. Set the date ahead by about a year.Then see if you can connect to the store.
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