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From Passwords to Passkeys. How to Use the New Authentication Technology

PC Mag put together a rather comprehensive guide to using the new Passkeys introduced in iOS 16. It’s also available on iPadOS 16 and macOS Ventura. If it works with previous OS versions, let me know.

Passkeys let you log in to websites and apps without using a password, replacing it with unique, site specific set of cryptographic keys linked with on device authentication methods such as FaceID, TouchID, or other compatible authentication technologies. Microsoft and Google, who are members of the same trade group as Apple, have announced support for compatible tech, so it won’t be limited to just Apple devices and ensures a much wider adoption.

A caveat with Passkeys is the app or website has to support it before you can use it. If you make a new account on a passkey compatible service, you won’t be prompted to generate a password, but if you’re an existing member or account holder, you’ll need to go through steps to transition from password to passkey to use the new method. 

No More Passwords: How to Set Up Apple’s Passkeys for Easy Sign-ins

Securing Your Mobile Gadgets


A mobile device, whether it’s a phone or a tablet, is a very personal item. For many people, it’s an extension of themselves especially with smartphones. Today’s mobile devices are so personal, you can analyze and determine not only someone’s personality and preferences through the data stored in their mobile devices but it’s also possible to find out pretty much everything about a person from these gadgets.

These devices are so convenient, people store everything about themselves, from music, photos, videos, bank accounts, contacts, addresses, passwords, etc. and even secrets that shouldn’t fall into other people’s hands. Because of this, it’s important that mobile devices need to be secured as a protection against people who wish to access these information without your permission.
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