Password

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…

Netflix proved that cracking down on password sharing can be quite lucrative. Despite the online protests from people threatening to cancel their subscriptions after the anti-password-sharing measures were implemented, Netflix actually got millions of new subscribers in the second half of 2023. It’s no wonder Disney was quick to announce it also plans to ban Disney Plus and Hulu password sharing. Even more streamers are also considering imposing similar rules, with a report claiming that Max wants to start its…

You can never be too safe in the digital age, and for PlayStation users looking to get both convenience and extra security, a PS5 passkey service is now available. The appeal of a passkey system is that it provides an easier and secure method for accessing your PlayStation Network account, especially when you don't want to type out a long password key every time. Using this system, you can sign in through your mobile device or computer using a pin or a biometric safety feature like your fingerprint or a…

A password can do a mostly fine job of keeping your PlayStation Network (PSN) account secure, but it comes with the annoyance of having to type it in relatively frequently, and it suffers from needing to set up sometimes cumbersome 2-factor authentication to further reduce the chances of someone else logging in with your information. Sony has finally introduced a passkey system that not only makes logging in much breezier, but offers significantly better security, as a passkey is generated only once and can't be…

I told you a few days ago that Vision Pro has a couple of big flaws that Apple can’t really fix. You can’t reset the Vision Pro password if you forget it, and you can’t locate the spatial computer on a map if it’s lost or stolen. I was wrong. Apple fixed one of these issues, the only one that it really could do something about it. You can reset the Vision Pro password if you forget it without having to visit an Apple retail store. That was the previous solution to this somewhat common problem. Just make sure your…

Luke Larsen / Digital Trends Apple has just released a software update for the Vision Pro headset that launched just over a week ago — and it’s an important one. That’s because it offers a simple way to reset your device if you forget the passcode that you created for it. The issue hit the news just days after the $3,499 Vision Pro headset began landing in the hands of the first customers on February 2. Before Monday’s update rolled out, if you forgot your Vision Pro passcode you’d have to take it into an Apple…

A fake app that was masquerading as password manager LastPass on the App Store has been removed, whether by Apple or the fake app’s developer is yet unclear — Apple has not commented. The illegitimate app was listed under an individual developer’s name (Parvati Patel) and copied LastPass’s branding and user interface in an attempt to confuse users. Beyond being published by a different developer that was not LastPass owner LogMeIn, the fake app also had various misspellings and clues that indicated its fraudulent…

Over the past year, Google has been diligently improving its Password Manager to rival some of the best third-party password management tools available. To facilitate a seamless transition for users, Google is working on a new integrated option allowing the import of CSV files containing login credentials from other password managers. Google app expert @AssembleDebug uncovered this development on X, highlighting Google’s endeavor to streamline the import process. Currently, Google Password Manager directs users to its…

The streaming platform Disney+ will begin restricting users from password sharing. According to an email obtained by The Verge, subscribers in the United States have been introduced to new Terms of Service, making it harder for people to access the service using log-in credentials that aren't theirs. Here's how the Service Agreement explains what a household is: The collection of devices associated with the subscriber's primary personal residence used by the individuals who reside therein. Source: Disney Users…

Apple has patched a major issue for Vision Pro owners in the visionOS 1.1 beta — you can now reset your headset's password without visiting an Apple Store.As spotted by 9to5Mac, new code in visionOS 1.1 beta includes a new message if you lock yourself out by putting in the wrong passcode too many times. “This Apple Vision Pro is in security lockout. You can wait and try your passcode again, or you can erase and reset this Apple Vision Pro now.”Currently, if you own Apple’s new headset running a lower version of visionOS…