If there’s an app that shouldn’t get hacked is the one you use to store your passwords and credentials. Unfortunately, LastPass seems to be having a bad year, as this is the second time the company has announced it has had a “security incident.” Here’s what you need to know. In a blog post, LastPass…
Using random, strong passwords doesn’t have to be a chore. A good password manager can handle all the work, freeing your mind to focus on other important things. Right now making the switch is cheaper than usual—LastPass is 25% off for Black Friday. At its regular price of $36 for individual plans and $48 for…
For years, tech companies have been promising to “kill the password” with limited success. More often than not, you’re probably still using passwords to log into your online accounts. That might finally change this fall when Apple introduces passkeys in iOS 16. How to use passkeys on iOS 16 and macOS Ventura Here’s the description…
You’re probably wondering if password managers are really necessary. The short answer: Yes. The long answer: You may no longer be using the same easy-to-guess combo of your hometown and the year you graduated high school as a password for everything from your bank account to Neopets, but that doesn’t mean you have strong password…
If you’re looking for a simple and — dare I say — fun password manager, RememBear might be for you. It’s the first password manager I’ve seen that makes a game out of keeping your information safe and secure. RememBear takes its bear theme to the next level with puns, animated graphics, and bear achievements…
When LastPass announced it would be limiting its free users to syncing on one device type — users would now need to choose between accessing their passwords on mobile devices or on their computers, but they’d have to pay if they wanted to access them on both — many felt ambushed. I certainly did —…
Today’s best Dashlane deals Dashlane takes a different approach to password management than many of its competitors. Instead of relying on native apps that mostly store passwords on-device (although many password managers offer some kind of cloud-based syncing) the service mostly depends on the browser. Its main interface is a web app, and when it…
Today’s best Keeper Password Manager deals With the constant rise of new security threats, password managers have become even more of a necessity. While many people think of LastPass and 1Password as the first names in the space, Keeper is another excellent service with competitive pricing and a plethora of features. Keeper is worth considering…
Already using a password manager? Smart move—you’ve increased your security by not relying on written reminders, spreadsheets, or other insecure forms of tracking passwords. Don’t stop there, though. To fully benefit from the magic of a password manager, you should be using as many of its features as possible. When you do, strong, random passwords…
Windows 11 and Windows 10 both have solid built-in encryption, particularly if you use Bitlocker. However, encrypting your drive only protects against those who can’t log in to your account on your PC. What about those that do? Let’s say, for example, you have a family PC in the living room and you leave it…
