YOU WILL LEARN
What passkeys are, how they work and how to use them
KEY FACT
According to Microsoft's Vasu Jakkal, there are over 921 password attacks every second.
WHAT A TURNAROUND. It was only with macOS 12 (Monterey), iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 that Apple added a dedicated Passwords pane to the Mac's System Preferences and the mobile device's Settings... But with macOS Ventura, iOS 16 and iPadOS 16, the company is trying to make passwords redundant. Passkeys uses powerful cryptographic techniques and the biometrics built into your device to allow you to log in to a website, make an online purchase, and anything else that requires a login ID and a password, without needing to type anything at all. Instead, you simply use your Face ID or Touch ID to verify your credentials. You can even create a new account from scratch by using a passkey.
When you log on to a compatible website or app, you're invited to create a passkey. If you choose to do so, you simply place your finger on your fingerprint sensor to use Touch ID, or look directly into a mobile device's camera to use Face ID and that's it. From then on, you can log in on that site or app simply by using your biometrics. Passkeys can only be used on websites and in apps that have made them available. At the moment, not too many do have them implemented, but they're sure to become more popular over time.
TWO KEYS, ONE LOCK
This story is from the March 2023 edition of Mac Life.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the March 2023 edition of Mac Life.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
Summerhouse
Calming construction
Soundcore Motion X500
A speaker with spacious, not but spatial”, sound
Rainbow Weather: AI Forecast
Minute-by-minute forecasts in a neatly designed app
TP-Link AX3000 Archer Air R5 router and AX3000 Archer Air E5 extender
A modern networking system for today’s home
Clear 2
The new to-do list champion
IK Multimedia iRig Stream Mic USB
Hassle-free voice and instrument recording
Creative Aurvana Ace 2
Quality earbuds with brand-new audio tech
Keep your old Mac running
Get that Mac out of the attic and fire it up, or you'll never know what it's capable of!
Create your dream smart home
How to equip your house with the best smart home tech and upgrade your security, entertainment, and comfort
FAST FIXES FOR YOUR MAC
Is your Mac giving you trouble? These problem-solving procedures might just get it up and running again