Apple’s two-factor authentication feature provides extra security for users’ personal account information. Set-up of two-factor authentication differs depending on whether you’re using an iPhone, iPad, or a Mac computer. You can turn off two-factor authentication at any time if you no longer wish to use it. Visit Business Insider’s Tech […]

You can enable two-factor authentication on Google to provide an added layer of security if, for example, your password is compromised. Two-factor authentication, also known as two-step verification, is an important step to take to secure your data and personal info. After setting up two-factor authentication, you’ll need to tap […]

Two-factor authentication on Facebook adds an extra level of security to your social media account by connecting it with another device. If someone tries to sign in from an unfamiliar device, the two-factor authentication will send a unique code to either your mobile device or a third-party authentication app. Visit […]

Two-factor authentication on Instagram helps secure your account and information, and there are two ways to set it up. One way is to use your cell phone – register your phone number to receive a text message with a unique code to gain access to your account. You can also […]

You can set up two-factor authentication on Amazon to keep your personal info, credit cards, and transactions secure if someone gets your password. Amazon refers to two-factor authentication as two-step verification, and you can find the settings in the “Login & security” section of your Amazon account page. If possible, […]

You can enable two-factor authentication for Skype by turning the security feature on in your Microsoft Account settings. Two-factor authentication provides extra security by requiring you to enter a code from your phone or an app when logging in. When you enable two-factor authentication for your Microsoft Account, which includes […]

Nintendo’s Switch game console is wildly popular, with over 50 million units sold – and it’s currently out of stock nearly everywhere due to increased demand as millions are forced indoors amid the coronavirus pandemic. As more people than ever are using the Switch, Nintendo Switch digital accounts are increasingly […]

Nintendo’s Switch game console is wildly popular, with over 50 million units sold – and it’s currently out of stock nearly everywhere due to increased demand as millions are forced indoors amid the coronavirus pandemic. As more people than ever are using the Switch, Nintendo Switch digital accounts are increasingly […]

Tech problems played a role throughout the botched Democratic primary caucus in Iowa on February 3. A smartphone app developed specifically for registering results and largely untested before being deployed, encountered major hitches during the caucus. But beyond the app, the Iowa Democratic caucus was plagued by various tech issues, […]

Apple offers both two-step and two-factor authentication for the iPhone, though two-step authentication is older and being replaced with the two-factor alternative. Two-factor authentication displays an interactive notification on your iPhone before revealing a requested verification code. You can turn off two-step authentication from your Apple ID web page, but […]

“Fortnite” players can activate two-factor authentication (2FA) to add an extra layer of security to their Epic Games account. Enabling 2FA will also unlock a special dance emote, Boogiedown, for “Fortnite: Battle Royale.” Players who paid for “Fortnite: Save the World” will receive even more bonuses. Signing into your account […]

These days, most wearables seem intent on providing you with the most information possible. But a new health and fitness tracker is intent on doing only a few things, and doing them well. The Motiv ring is a smart ring that tracks your activity, heart rate, calories burned, distance covered, […]

Some 30 million Facebook users were victims of the hacking attack it revealed recently. That attack exposed the personal information of many users, including their names, phone numbers, birth dates, and more. That kind of information could be used for identity theft and to compromise users’ financial and other accounts, […]

Although two-factor authentication likely wouldn’t have stopped your data from being stolen in the Facebook hack, the event is a reminder that your passwords can be easily accessible. Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a more secure method of logging in to accounts, email, and operating systems. It often comes in the […]

In 2018, information about your entire life is stored on the internet – your friends, your family, your bank accounts, your work, and your hobbies – so securing your online accounts is more important than you think. The best companies on the internet employ a method called multi-factor authentication, which […]

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