How to Find Your Apple ID, Even When All Seems Lost
An Apple ID is the social security card of the Apple ecosystem: It is your Apple identity, required whenever logging into a new device or to verify you are who…
Embrace the Passwordless Future of Passkeys
Digital passwords have existed since the 1960s, and we haven’t come up with a better option…until now. An tech industry-wide group called the FIDO Alliance aims to get rid of…
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…
Watch ‘Ted Lasso’ for Free With This Apple TV+ Deal
If you haven’t watched Ted Lasso yet, you have a chance now to binge the first two seasons for free, and the new third season coming out on March 15:…
You Can Disable Google Sign-in Pop-ups on All Websites
Screenshot: Pranay Parab You may have noticed an increasing number of websites that now display a “Sign In With Google” pop-up every time you open the page. While it can…
How to Tell If Someone Paid for Their Twitter Verification
Image: Sattalat Phukkum (Shutterstock) Twitter is currently on fire. With Elon Musk as owner and CEO, the company has changed many rules and regulations users (and advertisers) had come to…
Don’t Fall for This Instagram Verification Scam
Photo: Primakov (Shutterstock) Instagram verification is pretty darn strict. In order to obtain the blue badge, you need to meet a specific series of requirements—so if Instagram contacts you, informing…
How to Tell If Someone Accessed Your Google Account
Photo: DenPhotos (Shutterstock) Unless you’ve sworn off Google for good, at least some part of your digital life is likely entwined with the company. Maybe you only have a Gmail…
How to Get a Burner Email Address With iCloud+’s ‘Hide My Email’
Photo: Khamosh Pathak You should think twice before giving out your real email address to a random business or a website. Not only can it lead to spam, but your…
How to Password Protect Your Google Search History and Hide Your Secrets
Screenshot: Emily Long If you don’t want your partner, spouse or roommate snooping on your Google search or YouTube watch histories but you don’t want to resort to using incognito…