The default passcode length on the Apple Watch is just four digits. And while it’s true that you don’t keep as much sensitive data on the smartwatch as you do on an iPhone, and that your Apple Watch ...

Think about all the personal data you have on your iPad: emails, texts, account passwords, and more. If you've set up Apple Pay, you even have credit cards saved on your device. With all this data ...

While modern iPhones come with a selection of either Face ID or Touch ID as the main way to unlock the device, underneath both there’s always a passcode that acts as a fallback option should the ...

As one of the most secure operating systems, Windows 11/10 offers its users a variety of ways to log in to authenticate themselves. From a regular password and PIN code to facial recognition, ...

This post shows how to add or set a new password on the Redmi Note 8 Pro smartphone. Read on if you need help securing your Xiaomi Redmi smartphone from any unauthorized access with a password unlock.

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Although the iPhone does allow you to setup a lockscreen passcode, it doesn’t give much flexibility in choosing one, allowing you to set only a four-digit passcode. If that doesn’t pass your security ...

You use the same password for lots of different websites. It’s OK. Everyone does it. No matter how many times your IT guy, nerdy friend, or even Slate tells you to ...

Do you ever wish your emails could be extra-secure so they can't be opened by just anyone? Whether you're sending private messages containing sensitive or personal information, or you just want to be ...

Then click Open in the backstage view. Click Browse to look for the file you want to protect. An Open dialog box will open. Choose the file, then click the arrow close to the Open button, then select ...

When was the last time you reviewed your password policy? It's probably time to update, and Microsoft Azure has a good tool to set up and manage that policy. If you are like most IT administrators, ...