Remember, the longer and more complex your passcode, the tougher it is for prying eyes to sneak a peek as you type it in. Also, consider investing in a privacy screen. These screen protectors limit ...

Most of us unlock our phones dozens of times a day with a quick glance or tap of a fingerprint, and usually that's perfectly safe. But there is an important ...

Locking your iPhone — which turns off the display and makes a passcode required to turn it back on again – is an easy way to protect your data and personal ...

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 ...

Your iPhone's passcode is the first line of defense when it comes to protecting your private data. Here's how to set up a stronger one than the default six-digit passcode that you're likely already ...

Even though iOS 17 was announced over a week ago, we’re still discovering some smaller yet useful new features and changes. One such change included in iOS 17 is more flexibility to help protect ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. August 13, 2025 Add as ...