Tag: passwords

The differences between Windows account PINs and passwords

Microsoft’s Windows 10 and 11 operating systems support several different account authentication options. There is the classic local user account and password option, the Microsoft account and password option, and options provided by Windows Hello. Use of a PIN is the most common one, as Microsoft …

Apple Aims to Replace Passwords for Good in iOS 16

Compromised passwords have been the biggest digital security vulnerability since the dawn of computing. Now, Apple wants to do away with the concept altogether. Although the concept of Passkeys has been known to the public since WWDC 2022, how Apple will implement the new standard has …

How to view saved WiFi passwords on iOS 16 and iPadOS 16

Apple revealed iOS 16, iPadOS 16, and macOS Ventura during the main keynote of WWDC22. When compared to 2021’s major releases, these new operating system (OS) updates pack A LOT of visual changes. The iPhone has become more customizable, while M1 iPads now support resizable app …