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You might take for granted the easiness of using a password manager, but I can assure you that even if you’re still using iCloud Keychain, everything isn’t that fine. Over the years, I have lost passwords, had a hard time not finding the most up-to-date code, and even had to reset secret words because iCloud hadn’t stored them. And now, with Passkeys, I have already locked myself out of some accounts because iCloud mysteriously didn’t work with a previously saved passkey.Thankfully, the developers over 2Stable…

Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNETZDNET's key takeawaysiStorage datAshur Pro+C encrypted USB Type-C flash drive, available from Amazon starting at $98, the world's first FIPS 140-3 Level 3 PIN-protected hardware encrypted USB Type C flash drive. View at AmazonThe datAshur Pro+C is a flash drive with a built-in numerical keypad that allows the data stored on the drive to be protected using hardware-based AES–XTS 256-bit full disk encryption. If that feature set sounds a bit technical, don't worry about it. All you need to…

Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNETI own countless multitools and other gizmos, but I've lost count of the number of times I've needed something and it's been left at home or in the car because it's just not possible to have a toolbox dangling off my belt.Yet what I do have with me most of the time is my keychain -- and, as it turns out, it's the perfect way to EDC (Every Day Carry) useful bits and bobs.  Also: 7 hacking tools that look harmless but can do real damageYes, I use my keychain to carry my keys, but I also add…

Apple’s strategy, if there was one at all, for protecting your phone’s data from theft has been pretty bad all along. If the thief can take a glance at your password before stealing your iPhone, you have handed him your entire digital life. With the iOS 17.3 beta that rolled out yesterday, the company finally added a robust system for safeguarding your data against theft.Google’s AI Isn’t a Gimmick, It’s the Future | AI UnlockedIn the current iOS version and until now, all a thief needs to get their hands on is the…

Passwords are important. Strong passwords are even more important, as is using unique passwords, and above all, keeping them private is a pretty good idea as well. To make all of that easier, I've long recommended that people use a good password manager. I still do. But my thoughts on which password manager people should use have just changed. And not in the way that I expected.See, I've been using 1Password for a long time now. I can't remember exactly when I started, but it was back in the days of buying it and syncing…

Apple's latest macOS Sonoma beta has fixed an issue that has plagued users of third-party web browsers for years. With that beta installed, they can finally access their usernames and passwords from within Chrome, Edge, and similar non-Apple browsers.The move makes iCloud Keychain a much more viable option for those who use third-party web browsers but also want to be able to save their passwords in a secure place and then easily access them in the future.However, as popular as this new feature will be, it isn't without…

At this year’s WWDC, Apple has announced a number of exciting new updates for its operating systems and there’s plenty to be intrigued by. Here’s a quick look at this year’s announced software updates for Apple computers and tablets. Making the Facebook Papers PublicBehold: Sonoma! Apple employees’ apparent love of California wine country is on full display with the newest Mac operating system, which is named after the Norcal city known for its bountiful vineyards. Sonoma promises increased convenience, flexibility, and…

Apple is making a big play with passkeys, the first real alternative to the humble password that we've seen in a long time. But it hasn't even gotten its password situation right yet.Apple's been syncing people's saved usernames and passwords for a long time as part of the iCloud Keychain feature. There are plenty of third-party password managers of course, but iCloud Keychain is free and built into every iPhone, iPad, and Mac. But there's still one glaring problem — the app.As in, the fact there just isn't one. It's not…

It’s 550 Platinum Points As we continue with the trend of major first party releases getting My Nintendo goodies at some point: one of the biggest (the biggest?) games of the year, Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, is stepping up to the plate. Nintendo has unveiled the Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Glow in the Dark Keychain over at My Nintendo, where you can pick it up for 550 Platinum Points. There isn’t much to this one: it glows in the dark, the theme is based around some lore-specific stuff in Tears of the…

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