You’ll usually see the error “This phone number cannot be used at this time. Try again later” while setting up a new Apple ID ...

You already know you should create unique passwords for every website to protect your sensitive information, but keeping track of them all is a burden. Apple created ...

With online account hacking becoming increasingly widespread, all users should make sure they're taking every security measure available to them. If you use Apple devices, consider using Apple ...

Scrolling down, you’ll see the list of the devices that are active with your apple ID. You should be able to click into any ...

Stephen Shankland worked at CNET from 1998 to 2024 and wrote about processors, digital photography, AI, quantum computing, computer science, materials science, supercomputers, drones, browsers, 3D ...

Apple enhances iMessage security with "Contact Key Verification," fortifying user privacy and identity verification against evolving threats using cryptographic methods and Key Transparency. Contact ...

Device codes are alphanumeric or numeric codes employed for authenticating an account on a device that does not have a standard login interface, such as a browser or input-limited devices, where it is ...

Jeff Carlson writes about mobile technology for CNET. He is also the author of dozens of how-to books covering a wide spectrum ranging from Apple devices and cameras to photo editing software and ...