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    Passkeys are more popular than ever. This research explains why

    Amazon Have you started adopting passkeys for more of your online accounts? If so, you’re far from alone. According to a new survey from the FIDO Alliance, passkey awareness and adoption have grown since being introduced two years ago. For its fourth annual Online Authentication Barometer, the FIDO Alliance commissioned Sapio Research to run an online […] More

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    Microsoft delays its troubled AI-powered Recall feature yet again

    Microsoft Microsoft has again put the brakes on its AI-infused Recall feature. Designed to take snapshots of your screen activities in Windows, the feature was supposed to reach Windows Insiders this October. However, according to a statement shared with the Verge and ZDNET, it won’t surface until December. “We are committed to delivering a secure […] More

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    Can’t quit Windows 10? Microsoft will charge for updates next year. Here’s how much

    MirageC/Getty Images As Windows 10 begins its final year of official support, Microsoft is executing a familiar game plan for its business customers.  Last April, in separate posts on the Windows IT Pro Blog and on the Microsoft Education Blog, the company revealed its price list for commercial and education customers who want to continue receiving security updates […] More

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    Why you should update Chrome and Firefox right now

    Eugene Mymrin/Getty Images Whether you use Chrome, Firefox, or both, it’s once again time to update your browser. Yes, these constant updates can be a hassle, but sometimes they really are necessary or can at least give you helpful new features. So what’s new in the latest editions of these two? What’s new in Chrome […] More

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    The best password manager for iPhone in 2024: Expert tested

    We conduct much of our digital lives on our phones, from online shopping and social media posting to bill paying and work emailing — which requires continuous access to a long list of passwords. The easiest (and most secure) way to keep track of logins, credit card information, and other sensitive data is with a password manager that integrates seamlessly on mobile, and there are a number of password management apps that work well for iPhone users. Also: The best password managers: Expert testedWhat is the best iPhone password manager right now?At ZDNET, we’ve tested a wide range of password managers on iOS to find the ones that securely store your data and make it easily accessible in apps and browsers when you need it. Our pick for the best password manager for iPhone overall is Bitwarden More

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    ExpressVPN rolls out three new ID theft tools to help you before, during, and after an incident

    matejmo/Getty Images If you’re an ExpressVPN<!–> user, you have access to some new identity theft tools – and won’t have to pay anything extra for them. The company (which topped our list as the fastest VPN service) announced a trio of new services this week aimed at helping you before, during, and after an identity […] More

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    The Internet Archive is finally mostly back online after a series of cyberattacks

    Andriy Onufriyenko/Getty Images The Internet Archive has finally recovered from a devastating series of cyberattacks last month with all its main sites and services back up and running. Only a few ancillary features are still down, but those should be coming back soon. Also: Apple will pay you up to $1 million if you can hack […] More