Since Google has rolled out passkeys for Google Accounts, passwords are a becoming thing of the past — or at least, they could be. For the time being, at least, changing over to passkeys is entirely ...

Taylor worked with AP from 2018 to 2025, most recently as Google Editor. For a lot of us, Google plays an outsize role in digital life. Through its various apps and services, Google handles our online ...

We agree that using the same simple, easy-to-remember password for all your digital accounts is a terrible idea. Once someone knows your pet’s name, they can access your banking info and even your ...

We all hate passwords -- creating them, remembering them, storing them, and using them. Now Google has taken a major step toward a passwordless future, one that instead relies on passkeys. As of today ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. With Google planning to delete any unused two-year-old accounts, it’s a good idea to see if you’ve forgotten any ...

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If you live in a more populated area, you likely check your doors before bed to make sure they’re locked. The same idea is worthwhile to apply to your vital online accounts, too—verifying that they’re ...

If passwords are the centerpiece of your online security strategy, you're not alone. According to a Google and Morning Consult survey, 60% of U.S. consumers say they use strong, unique passwords to ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Keeping your passwords safe and secure is crucial: They’re what ...