Make passwords invisible on your Galaxy phone running One UI

Whether you’re using a SIM or lock screen password on your Galaxy phone, you may have noticed that One UI briefly shows the last typed digit as you write it in. This can be a security concern, as you are essentially revealing your password one digit at a time every time you’re typing it in, […]

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One UI 6 lets you set one-time passwords for mobile hotspot

One UI 6 comes with several new features for Samsung Galaxy smartphones, including a few that improve security and privacy. Auto Blocker is perhaps the biggest new security feature that comes bundled with One UI 6, and another interesting security feature is the option to set a one-time password (OTP) when sharing your phone’s internet […]

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How to Use Family Passwords on iPhone With iOS 17

In households where multiple members use the same streaming services, gaming platforms, or shared family accounts, having a secure method to share access eliminates the need to remember or manually share multiple credentials. It streamlines the login process, allowing family members to easily access shared services without the hassle of repeatedly asking for passwords or […]

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iOS 17 Lets You Share iCloud Keychain Passwords With Friends and Family

Apple has been improving password management over the last several years to encourage people to use separate, hard-to-guess passwords for each site, and the latest improvement adds password sharing. In iOS 17, Family Passwords is designed to let you share your passwords and passkeys with friends and family members. Using the Passwords section of the […]

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iOS 17 Lets You Insert Contacts and Passwords into Any Text Field

Apple is making contact and password sharing a lot easier in iOS 17 by letting users insert them into any text field they encounter in the system. When long pressing in a text box, a new “Insert” option appears in the pop-up menu. Tapping it brings up another menu with two additional new options: “Contacts” […]

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How to Unlock Google Passwords with Fingerprint Scanner in Chrome

There’s a good reason why Google Chrome is the most popular browser in the world. Not only is it fast and reliable, but there is a plethora of extensions that can improve the browsing experience. Google also continues to implement new and useful features, including the ability to act as a password manager without downloading […]

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How to Export Safari Passwords on iPhone, iPad, and Mac

With the ever-growing number of applications and services that we use on a daily basis, the number of passwords that you need to remember is astronomical. While we highly recommend using a password manager, there’s something to be said about just being able to have all of your passwords stored in your browser of choice. […]

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Samsung was one of the most commonly-used passwords in 2021

A recent study conducted by password management solution company Nordpass has determined that Samsung, or rather “samsung” with a lowercase S, counts among one of the most commonly used passwords in at least in 30 countries. This puts at risk the security of millions of users worldwide. Using the name of your favorite smartphone/TV/home appliance brand, […]

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iPadOS 16: How to Manage Wi-Fi Passwords in Settings

Managing Wi-Fi networks is something that has always been relatively straightforward on a Mac. But on iPads, things have historically been a little more complicated. Related Reading: Now, however, Apple has made it easier to manage Wi-Fi networks from your iPad. More specifically, you have more control over the passwords for different networks your device […]

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Google starts testing passkey support in Chrome – a more secure alternative to passwords

The password has been the basis of computer security for years now, but it’s not particularly secure – and becomes even less so after a massive password leak. The industry is moving to a better way to sign in that is called a “passkey” and pretty soon you will be able to use it on […]

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Here’s how the Windows 11 2022 Update protects your passwords and privacy from phishing attacks

Microsoft started shipping the Windows 11 2022 Update last week. The update includes several features, including the return of drag and drop in the Taskbar and a Live Captions feature. But the Windows 11 2022 Update isn’t just about an improved user interface and accessibility, it also has a long list of security features to […]

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Plex Asks Users to Reset Passwords Following Data Breach

Popular media platform Plex has asked users to change their passwords “out of an abundance of caution” after it found a third-party had gained access to one of its internal systems. In a message to all users, Plex said that after discovering “suspicious activity” on one of its databases on Tuesday, the company ascertained that […]

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Microsoft Edge Dev now lets you nickname passwords

What you need to know Microsoft recently rolled out an update to Edge Dev that brings the browser to version 106.0.1349. The update adds the option to label passwords with a nickname to easy identification. The latest version of Edge also includes a long list of fixes and general improvements. Microsoft just released an update […]

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Apple Wants Passkeys to Replace Passwords: Here’s Where You Can Try Them Out Now With iOS 16

Apple is on a mission to get rid of traditional passwords for good, and a step towards that future is something called “Passkeys.” Passkeys aim to entirely replace passwords in both apps and on the web and instead use either your finger or face as the password. Passkeys are part of iOS 16 and macOS […]

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iCloud Passwords for Windows Gains 2FA Code Generator

The iCloud Keychain password manager in Apple’s ‌iCloud‌ for Windows app now supports two-factor authentication codes, according to user reports posted on Reddit. Two-factor authentication, or 2FA, acts as an additional layer of security for online accounts, by requesting a code generated by a password manager when the account owner logs in. Apple includes support […]

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How to View Saved Passwords in Chrome on iPhone and iPad

While many iPhone and iPad owners simply rely on Safari for their browsing needs, the truth is that it might not be the case for everyone. Google Chrome is a very capable browser, even on mobile, and is the most popular option on the desktop. Related Reading macOS: How to Find Your Saved Passwords How […]

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How to Save Passwords in Chrome for iPhone

For more reasons than we can put in a single post, you should probably be using a password manager. There are plenty of great and secure third-party solutions on the App Store, but not all of them work across all of your devices. Then, there’s the whole issue of making sure that the most recently-saved […]

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Microsoft partners with Apple and Google to get rid of passwords

Source: Daniel Rubino / Windows Central Yesterday, May 5, 2022, was World Password Day. In an ironic celebration, Microsoft commemorated the day by helping people move away from passwords altogether. The company announced support for the expansion of a passwordless standard created by the FIDO Alliance and the World Wide Web consortium. Apple and Google […]

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Google Assistant now helps you change stolen passwords on your phone

Even though Bixby is Samsung’s own virtual personal assistant, your Galaxy phone still features Google Assistant. All Android phones have access to the many useful features that Google Assistant provides. A new feature has gone live which will go a long way in protecting your privacy online. Google Assistant is now capable of helping you […]

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Google’s ‘passkeys’ to replace passwords on your Galaxy phone?

A recent APK insight post by 9To5Google reports that Google is looking to replace passwords with ‘passkeys’. This means that if it comes to fruition, you would no longer be required to enter your passwords to sign in to a web service on your Samsung Galaxy phone. All you need to do is use available authentication methods […]

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