These days, two-factor authentication (2FA) isn't a nice-to-have feature, it's a must-have. Hacks and data leaks are common, and if you take security seriously, you should always enable 2FA on all ...

Many apps and websites require you to enter a verification code to log in. For some services, you only need to enter your phone number or email address and then use a ...

Most people who own Apple hardware have different generations of equipment in use. And because the company’s gear can last a long time, you can wind up with some old equipment—like an ancient Apple TV ...

2FA requires you to type a one-time code during log in, on top of using your password. And if you get those codes via text or email, you’ve probably had to deal ...

With more than a decade of experience, Nelson covers Apple and Google and writes about iPhone and Android features, privacy and security settings, and more. I speak for absolutely every iPhone user ...

A seemingly small update with iOS 17 that turns out to be very useful is the ability to have your iPhone clean up 2FA text messages on its own. Here’s how to auto delete iPhone verification codes with ...

Apple’s two-factor authentication autofill feature makes it painless to enter verification codes sent via SMS, but phishing attackers are getting savvy to this. When they trick people into clicking on ...

Apple in iOS 17 introduced a new feature for Mail and Messages that can automatically delete one-time verification codes after you have used them. Here's how it works on iPhone and iPad. These days, ...