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 ...

Think about all the personal data you have on your iPad: emails, texts, account passwords, and more. If you've set up Apple Pay, you even have credit cards saved on your device. With all this data ...

Garmin watches can lock with a passcode, but this feature isn't on by default. Read on to find out how to turn this feature on, so you can lock your data when your watch isn’t on your wrist. Passcodes ...

As one of the most secure operating systems, Windows 11/10 offers its users a variety of ways to log in to authenticate themselves. From a regular password and PIN code to facial recognition, ...

This post shows how to add or set a new password on the Redmi Note 8 Pro smartphone. Read on if you need help securing your Xiaomi Redmi smartphone from any unauthorized access with a password unlock.

Although the iPhone does allow you to setup a lockscreen passcode, it doesn’t give much flexibility in choosing one, allowing you to set only a four-digit passcode. If that doesn’t pass your security ...

Shelby Brown (she/her/hers) is an editor for CNET's services team. She covers tips and tricks for apps, operating systems and devices, as well as mobile gaming and Apple Arcade news. Shelby also ...

Your face makes for a very good security check, but your passcode remains a weak spot. Here's how to change it to keep your iPhone data safe by changing your lock screen passcode. People tend to make ...