The Apple Watch is an underrated 2FA tool.
Good news for anyone who uses their Apple Watch to unlock their Mac or as a two-factor authentication tool. 1Password 8 is, and it adds some new functionality, including support for larger type and complications.
For the uninitiated, 1Password is a popular password manager. Using it on the Apple Watch lets you quickly access security codes and passwords without having to whip out your phone. The latest update now allows users to add 1Password as a complication to watchfaces. That might sound like a ho-hum feature, but it basically means that you can pin a frequently used password for quick access. iOS 16 and watchOS 9 also allow you to
. For example, if your job requires you to constantly enter a complicated password for work accounts, you can just pin it as a complication to your Work Focus watchface. Yours truly is doing that right now.Photo by Victoria Song / The Verge, the update also allows you to view all custom fields and icons, as well as sync items for offline, phone-free viewing. But as someone with bad eyesight, the most exciting update is the ability to view passwords in Large Type.
While the Apple Watch is best known for its health and smart features, it’s absolutely an underappreciated security tool that makes it easier to maintain unique passwords across different accounts and manage two-factor authentication setups. If you haven’t used it in this way already, it’s worth trying out. This happens to be an easy, low-stakes way to get started, especially if you’re already a 1Password user.
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