Apple's iPhones have long been protected by numeric passcodes, giving iOS users a way to protect keep their devices safe from hackers and prying eyes. Over the years, passcodes have been supplemented ...

A new report from The Wall Street Journal looks at a recent trend of iPhone thefts that have happened across the US. Instead of just looking to snatch devices, these thieves are watching for passcodes ...

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In today's digital era, securing personal data on iOS 18 devices is vital. Setting up a passcode is an effective measure against unauthorized access. This guide offers straightforward steps to ...

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You are, we hope, already protecting your phone with a PIN, a fingerprint, or a face (or all three), but sometimes you'll want to add an extra barrier to particular apps—if you're lending your phone ...

Learn how to unlock an iPhone without a passcode before you're stuck. You never know when these methods will come in handy.

Apple makes it difficult to access iPhones without the passcode, leaving users locked out. iOS 17 update introduces a passcode reset option for users who changed their passcode within 72 hours and ...

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 ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. 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 ...

Setting up a passcode on your iPhone helps protect the information on your device. However, entering the passcode every time you turn the device on and also after waking the device up from Sleep mode ...