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Passphrase, Passcode or Fingerprint: What’s Better?

Posted by admin on  July 18, 2018
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Everywhere we go, passcodes or passphrases are needed. We need them to unlock our devices, game accounts, and banking. But, even these have become unnecessary, replaced by supposedly- improved validation processes. Continue reading to learn why passphrases and passcodes are better. What Are Passphrases or Passcodes? The majority of us use passphrases or passcodes for our email, smartphones, apps, and other services. They are a string of digits or characters, typically longer than an average

What to Expect from Android P – Android’s Latest Smartphone OS

Posted by J.E. Underwood on  June 17, 2018
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Android’s latest OS, Android P Beta, is available for download on Google Pixel devices, Essential Phone, Nokia 7 plus, Sony Xperia XZ2, Vivo X21, Vivo X21UD, Oppo R15 Pro and Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S. A welcome change from past upgrades where betas were restricted to Nexus and Pixel devices. Here is what to expect from Android P, Android’s latest smartphone OS: Navigation Bar Changes Users of Android P can expect a substantial change in the

The Best Open-Source Desktop Apps Available for Android

Posted by J.E. Underwood on  May 28, 2018
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Open-source software is free, flexible, and secure. Here are some of the best open-source apps available for Android: Firefox When it comes to open-source browsers, desktop users are spoiled with their many choices. Just to name a few, there is Chromium, Midori, Brave, and Konqueror. However, Mozilla Firefox is by-far the best. Firefox’s open-source Android version of the app boasts all the excellent features of a quality browser, such as cross-device syncing, tracking protection, and

What to Expect from Android P – Android’s Latest Smartphone OS

Posted by J.E. Underwood on  May 16, 2018
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Android’s latest OS, Android P Beta, is available for download on Google Pixel devices, Essential Phone, Nokia 7 plus, Sony Xperia XZ2, Vivo X21, Vivo X21UD, Oppo R15 Pro and Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S. A welcome change from past upgrades where betas were restricted to Nexus and Pixel devices. Here is what to expect from Android P, Android’s latest smartphone OS: Navigation Bar Changes Users of Android P can expect a substantial change in the

Pick the Best Lock Method for Your Needs on Android Phone

Posted by J.E. Underwood on  May 7, 2018
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Security is vital due to the amount of personal data we maintain on our smartphones. By default, Android phones are encrypted and provide numerous methods for locking and unlocking. Some are more convenient, while others are more secure. Password Lock When choosing a strong password, or passphrase for more strength, they are very secure. However, on average we unlock our phone a hundred times per day, making this method inconvenient. For the highest level of

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