I'm ditching my passwords-and you should, too

Interested in upgrading your online security? This is the move you need to make.

- ALAIN YEE

Passwords suck. If they’re easy to remember, they’re the simplest to guess. If they’re difficult to crack, they’re the hardest to recall. Even if you use the strongest passwords possible (fave.co/3lRkfRz), they’re ineffective if they become known.

Which is why I’ve stopped using them as much to log into my accounts. But I haven’t weakened my online security by doing so. In fact, I’ve improved it—and sped up my login times, too.

How? I set up passkeys (fave.co/3ylITCw) for my accounts. It takes just a few minutes, doesn’t cost anything, and can be done using your smartphone or PC. Using them is equally painless. When logging in, you choose the passkey option, then approve the login request with your thumbprint, face scan, or PIN. It’s fast.

This authentication method is secure, too. A passkey improves on several password weaknesses: