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I’ve tried 5 different free password managers, and this is the best one

I’ve tried 5 different free password managers, and this is the best one – Make Use Of
I have signed up for dozens of websites and services over the years, and it’s hard to keep track of all my passwords. I’m a bit ashamed to admit that I’ve used the same password on multiple sites. However, a recent hacking attempt made me realize that I need to update my passwords and find a better way to keep them safe, which is why I went hunting for a password manager.

– Why You Should Switch These Accounts to Passkeys Before the New Year

Why You Should Switch These Accounts to Passkeys Before the New Year – CNET

As the year winds down, it’s worth taking a bit of time to modernize the way you sign in to the accounts that matter most. Passkeys have been rolling out quietly across banks, tech platforms and everyday apps, and they solve a basic security problem passwords have had for decades. They can’t be guessed, phished or leaked in a breach because they never leave your device in the first place.

Things you can measure with your Android phone

6 surprising things you can measure with your Android phone – howtogeek.com
Our smartphones are often smarter than we give them credit for. They’re packed with sensors capable of measuring all kinds of things. You’re probably familiar with the common ones, like footsteps and elevation, and before smartwatches became mainstream, there was even a brief period when some phones included heart-rate sensors.

Two Reasons to NOT Reuse Passwords

Two Reasons to NOT Reuse Passwords – Ask Leo! askleo.com
Hackers keep track of your passwords if they find ’em.
Reusing passwords — even strong ones — is risky. If one site gets hacked, attackers try that same password elsewhere. Worse, once exposed, it’s saved bv hackers and reused in future attacks. I’ll discuss why this matters, how to check if your password’s out there, and what to do instead.


Two Reasons to NOT Reuse Passwords – youtube.com · Ask Leo!

I can’t believe this sensor has been on my Pixel 10 Pro all along

I can’t believe this sensor has been on my Pixel 10 Pro all along – MakeUseOf
I thought I had the Google Pixel 10 Pro all figured out ever since its launch this year. Just when I assumed I knew every nook and cranny of this device, one sensor caught me completely off guard. What’s more surprising is that it had been there the entire time, quietly sitting at the back, unnoticed. And it turns out this is just one example of how thoughtful details like these make Pixel phones stand out, with seven quality-of-life features that genuinely set them apart from other Android devices.

 

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