Password

Disney+ started getting strict about password sharing in Canada last year, and now it's expanding the restriction to the US. According to The Verge, the streaming service has been sending out emails to its subscribers in the country, notifying them about a change in its terms of service. Its service agreement now states that users may not share their passwords outside of their household "unless otherwise permitted by service tier," suggesting the arrival of new subscription options in the future.The Verge says Disney+…

The writing’s been on the wall for months now, but Disney Plus is finally implementing measures to keep US subscribers from sharing their passwords with people who aren’t paying for the service.Today, Disney Plus began sending out emails informing subscribers about new changes to its terms of service that will, among other things, make it harder for people to access the service using log-in credentials that aren’t actually theirs. The updated terms come a few months after Disney Plus implemented similar measures for its…

Users were understandably annoyed at having to take their very expensive headsets back to the Apple Store to fix the password problem.Illustration: Jody Serrano / GizmodoImagine buying a new $3,500 Apple Vision Pro headset only to discover that, drat, you forgot the password. This very relatable scenario—who hasn’t forgotten a password in their life?—has become a reality for some Vision Pro users in recent days. Apple’s response: Uh, sorry, you can’t fix it at home. The M3 MacBook Pro: Made Dark for HalloweenOver on…

One of the perks of not being able to buy the Apple Vision Pro simultaneously with US buyers is that I get to find out all the information about it before I get my hands on it. The good, the bad, and the outright dumb (driving a Tesla with a Vision Pro). It turns out that the spatial computer has two fatal flaws I wouldn’t have expected from an Apple device in 2024.First, if you forget the Vision Pro password, you’ll have to go to an Apple store to reset the spatial computer. There’s nothing you can do at home…

If you’re not already, you should really be using a password manager to help you create, secure, and store strong passwords across your accounts. It also prevents you from using the same password everywhere, which would seriously compromise you if there’s ever a breach. Seeing as how often security and data breaches happen, staying protected and vigilant at all times is an absolute must. From your banking accounts to your email, you need strong passwords and two-factor authentication, if it’s available. But managing…

Last updated: February 6th, 2024 at 10:02 UTC+01:00 Imagine you've spent $3,499 on a gadget and need to reset the password you chose at initial setup. Perhaps you simply forgot the password and need to change it anyway. It's normal, people forget passwords all the time, and they can usually reset it fairly easily either on the device itself or through a computer. That's not how it works for the Apple Vision Pro headset, though. If you need to reset Apple Vision Pro password, there's no other way to do that right now…

Owners of Apple’s new Vision Pro headset are advised to make a strong mental note of the passcode they create for their new device. Why? Because if they forget it, it appears that the only way to start using it again is by taking the Vision Pro to an Apple retail store to get it reset. Or by shipping it to AppleCare customer support. The same palaver may also be necessary if a bug freezes the device and you can’t get it to function again. The surprising news comes courtesy of Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman, who said…

Amazon has introduced a new way of signing in to your Amazon account that does not require a password.It's called a passkey. Amazon is an early adopter of this new authentication method.With a passkey, you can sign in to your Amazon account using the same biometric methods you use to unlock your device, whether it's through a fingerprint, facial recognition or a lock screen PIN.UNLOCK EXCLUSIVE INSIGHTS: JOIN KURT’S CYBERGUY NEWSLETTER FOR FREE TO GET SECURITY ALERTS AND LIFE-CHANGING HACKS TO YOUR INBOX Sign in with a…

There's nothing more annoying than getting locked out of your account, especially when you’re trying to download a new app or get something done. And having our Apple password secure can often seem more important than just about anything else due to the highly connected nature of the Apple ecosystem. From the best iPhones to your laptop computer, if it comes from Apple it is all connected. Here, we'll take you through the steps to fix your overarching Apple password, also known as an Apple ID password, but we also…

If you use a computer, you probably have some Microsoft Excel documents on your Mac or PC that you wouldn’t want other people to find and read. After all, Excel serves not only the average person, but also businesses, government institutions, and millions of other folks worldwide. Whether you’re creating graphs, converting PDFs, or just inputting rows and rows of data, the best way to keep that information safe is to learn how to password-protect an Excel file. Adding a password Step 1: In Excel, open the…