Having an unlocked iPhone–without so much as a four-digit barrier between you and some subway snatcher–is asking for trouble. Four-digit passcodes or PINs were the only way to secure the earliest ...

Conventional wisdom (and some oft-cited research) says that humans can keep only about seven numbers in their head at a time, which makes remembering a 14-character alphanumeric password nearly ...

It can be very convenient to log into the Wi-Fi network easily via password sharing when visiting a new location or a family or friend's house. Instead of having to dig around for the password or ...

Here’s a neat little trick I learnt a long time ago and it’s allowed me to have different passwords for different sites for as long as I can remember. Step 1) Pick one alphanumeric password you know ...

Our brains are littered with passwords and alphanumeric combinations that span all levels of necessary corporate and personal security – from bank accounts and PINs, to work-related e-mail and network ...