The default passcode length on the Apple Watch is just four digits. And while it’s true that you don’t keep as much sensitive data on the smartwatch as you do on an iPhone, and that your Apple Watch ...

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In the cases where you've forgotten your iPad password or need to change it for security reasons, Apple offers two ways to reset it. If you remember your current passcode, the process is relatively ...

Safeguarding your iPhone is essential to protect your personal data and maintain your privacy. With the increasing reliance on smartphones for sensitive tasks, such as online banking, communication, ...

The iPhone comes with several security features to protect your data and personal information. Apart from restricting access by setting up Face ID (or Touch ID on older iPhones), you can also turn on ...

Our devices are packed with account credentials, contacts, emails, photos, videos and more that we definitely don’t want in the wrong hands. The problem is we get our devices and just start using them ...

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The feature updates that come with every new iOS overhaul are always exciting. Some updates introduce fresh new additions, while others squash bugs and fix security concerns — but not every change is ...

If your OneDrive account contains confidential files and you want to protect it with a passcode, you can follow these steps. We show you how to lock OneDrive with a Password, Touch ID, or Face ID on ...