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Google and Apple want you to log in with passkeys. Here’s what that means.

Google and Apple want you to log in with passkeys. Here’s what that means.


The biggest tech companies want you to ditch passwords for access keys. You’re probably wondering: what even East a password ? And should I use it?

This is a new type of connection that uses cryptographic magic on your phone or laptop. Passwords are more secure than typing “password123” and more convenient, since all you do is scan your face or fingerprint, or click a button. After decades of basic passwords, this may seem intimidating, but the age of passwords has arrived. More and more sites and applications will push you to configure them.

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With a penchant for words, Eleon Smith began writing at an early age. As editor-in-chief of his high school newspaper, he honed his skills telling impactful stories. Smith went on to study journalism at Columbia University, where he graduated top of his class. After interning at the New York Times, Smith landed a role as a news writer. Over the past decade, he has covered major events like presidential elections and natural disasters. His ability to craft compelling narratives that capture the human experience has earned him acclaim. Though writing is his passion, Eleon also enjoys hiking, cooking and reading historical fiction in his free time. With an eye for detail and knack for storytelling, he continues making his mark at the forefront of journalism.
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