I ignored Google’s passkey prompts for months, but now I feel silly for waiting

Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority I have a 22-character long password that’s a random mix of letters, numbers, and special characters. But entering this password on a brand new device has become a chore. Add a two-factor authentication prompt via an authenticator app or SMS, and the login process can become frustratingly long. This is admittedly only a minor inconvenience in the grand scheme of things, but it’s not elegant at all. I’m also in the minority — most people don’t use a password manager and reuse the same login information everywhere. Luckily, it turns out that there’s a solution to the friction of maintaining long yet secure passwords: passkeys. Passkeys eliminate the need to type in your passwords while simultaneously improving the security of your online accounts. This may sound too good to be true, but after accidentally enabling the feature on my Google account, I’m never back to using a password ever again. Have you heard about and embraced passkeys yet? 30 votes ... Read full article.