How I use this hidden Android security feature to easily turn off sensors - and where to enable it

Open the Settings app. You can do this by either tapping Settings within the App Drawer, or tapping the gear icon in the Notification Shade. From within Settings, tap "About phone," and then scroll to ...
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Algorand Launches World’s First Self-Custody Passkey Manager, Replacing Centralized Authenticator Apps

Today, the Algorand Foundation and Algorand-based Pera Wallet announced the launch of a new, decentralized passkey manager ...

My 4-step routine to make any Android phone operate like new again (and reliably)

Changing these settings will give your old Android phone a new life. Once adjusted, it should feel faster, with added zip in day-to-day tasks. If you want to give it a refresh, I recommend messing ...

Another year, another report exposing our weakness for easy-to-guess passwords

A new 2025 report reveals we still haven’t learned as easy-to-guess passwords like “123456” and “password” continue to ...

Nuclear codes, voicemail hacks and businesses going bust. These are some of the biggest password blunders

A 2014 security report resurfaced this week showing that the password for the server managing the CCTV network at the Louvre was simply “LOUVRE.” Here are some examples of technological mishaps and ...

Password to Louvre's video system was 'Louvre' at time of robbery: Employee

According to an employee with knowledge of the system, the password to the Louvre's video surveillance system was simply ...