We open our smartphones innumerable times each day without even thinking twice about it. Punching in a PIN or passcode, touching a fingerprint sensor, or waiting for facial recognition has quickly ...

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Here are six easy ways to unlock your Android phone without an actual password. While an alphanumeric password is currently ...

If you're looking to protect your phone's data, here's how to lock your iPhone with a passcode, or lock it remotely if it's ever lost or stolen.

The LG Envy requires the user to enter a "lock code" to perform certain functions on the phone. For example, to perform a factory reset, the user must enter the four-digit lock code twice during the ...

Before you lock your iPad, you should set up a security method. Depending on your iPad model, this can include Touch ID or ...

Are you using your iPhone with a folio case and want to take advantage of the auto lock and unlock feature for a more seamless experience? Read on for how to make sure this feature is enabled on your ...