Microsoft Is Adding a Passkey Manager to Windows 11
Whether you use a Mac or PC, iPhone or Android, you likely have a lot of passwords to deal with. Even if you make all those passwords strong and unique…
Passkeys Are the New Passwords
Google has made a stride towards a password-free future by integrating passkeys directly into Google Accounts. The change means you no longer need to memorize a strong and unique password…
How to Finally Use Google Authenticator Without Your Phone
Ever since it came out, Google Authenticator has been a popular choice for generating two-factor authentication codes on the fly. The service is reliable and secure, but has always had…
Why You Should Never Sell Your Old Phone Before Setting Up Your New One
It’s a great feeling getting a new phone. The screen is shiny; the features are new; the cameras are better than they’ve ever been. But if you already erased or…
Take These Steps to Protect Your Data After a Cyberattack
Security breaches suck. Unfortunately, they’re quite common. As reported by The Washington Post, the latest high-profile ransomware attack hit Dish and its subsidiaries, Sling TV and Boost Mobile, six weeks…
The Best Authenticator Apps for iPhone and Android
Photo: BestForBest (Shutterstock) Two-factor authentication (2FA) is essential for securing your accounts these days. It isn’t enough to have a password anymore. Between password leaks, and weak and reused passwords,…
You Shouldn’t Use Your Phone Number for Two-Factor Authentication, Anyway
Photo: Pheelings media (Shutterstock) You should be using two-factor authentication (2FA) with each and every one of your accounts that allows it. You probably already do for at least some…
You Can Finally Kick a Specific Person Off Your Netflix
Photo: Antonio Guillem (Shutterstock) Netflix might be doing away with free password sharing soon, but until then, the passwords are still flowing freely. If you’re generous with your Netflix account,…
You Should Probably Reset Your Facebook Password Today
Photo: LittlePigPower (Shutterstock) You might have given away your Facebook login info without meaning to, if you downloaded one of the more than 400 malicious apps designed to steal Facebook…
How to Actually Get Through Airport Security Faster
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