TEC046: Even good passwords are no longer considered enough to be secure online today, so Dom Bettinelli, Pat Scott, and Fr. Andrew Kinstetter discuss the basics of two-factor authentication and some best practices. Plus our final installment of Christmas gift ideas for tech geeks.

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* Multi-factor authentication – Wikipedia

* Authy | Two-factor Authentication (2FA) App & Guides

* Google Authenticator

* Microsoft Authenticator – Securely Access & Manage Your Online Accounts

* Apple’s Activation Lock sends iPhones to the scrap heap instead of refurbishers

* Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch – Apple Support

* Chrome now warns you when your password has been stolen – The Verge

Christmas Gift Ideas:

* Pat:

* Pat: Anker Portable Battery Chargers

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* Fr. Andrew:

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* Dom:

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Picks of the Week:

* Fr. Andrew:

* Pat: Chromebooks for kids and aging family

* Dom: Drafts for Mac

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