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Chromebooks gain native support for 2FA and faster web sign-ins with Chrome OS 88

January 28, 2021January 28, 2021 Kevin C. Tofel 2 Comments 2FA, Acer Chromebook Spin 13, Authentication, Chrome OS, Chrome OS 88, Chromebooks, Fingerprint reader, Security, Titan security key

Your Chromebook PIN or fingerprint sensor will act as a 2FA method once Chrome OS 88 rolls out. This second layer of account protection keeps you safe even if your online account credentials are compromised.

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Google launches Password Checkup; here’s how to use it on your Chromebook

October 2, 2019October 2, 2019 Kevin C. Tofel 3 Comments 2FA, Chrome OS, Chrome OS 78, Password Checkup, passwords, Security, Titan security key

Google’s Password Checker, which will alert you if it sees your account credentials in database of 4 billion known breached accounts, lands on the web. Here’s how to use it on your Chromebook until Google integrates it into Chrome OS.

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Got a Chromebook? Here’s how and why you need to protect your Google account

June 18, 2019June 18, 2019 Kevin C. Tofel 31 Comments 2FA, Chromebooks, Google, Google account, Hacking, passwords, Security, Titan security key, USB

Using SMS for two-factor authentication (2FA) is the least secure option to protect your Google account and your Chromebook. Here’s how to bolster security on both and what can happen if you don’t.

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Got a Chromebook? Consider securing it with a Google Titan key

August 30, 2018August 30, 2018 Kevin C. Tofel 13 Comments 2FA, Chrome OS, Chromebooks, Google, Pixelbook, Security, Titan security key, U2F

Google’s Titan security key is now available for $50 and adds a second authentication factor for online accounts to mitigate phishing attacks. Guess what: You can use it for 2FA logins on your Chromebook too.