#1115 - What If My Passkey Doesn't Work or I Lose the Device It's On?
Problems viewing? Read online: https://newsletter.askleo.com/current-newsletter/
Newsletter FAQ & administration Answers to all your subscription and newsletter questions.
All the ways to Support Ask Leo!
APRILSHOWERS is the coupon code for April. 20% off anything in the Ask Leo! Store as my way of saying "Thank you!" for being a subscriber.
This Week on Ask Leo!
What If My Passkey Doesn't Work or I Lose the Device It's On?
You do something else.
Passkeys are supposed to make signing in easier and safer, but what happens when it stops working or your device is gone? I'll show you what to do if your passkey fails or is lost and a technique that makes passkeys work everywhere.
Read: What If My Passkey Doesn't Work or I Lose the Device It's On?
What's the Difference Between Outlook, Outlook, and Outlook.com?
So many Outlooks. So much confusion.
Microsoft continues to confuse us with repetitive product names. I'll clarify the difference between Outlook, Outlook, and Outlook.com, and help you decide which you want.
Read: What's the Difference Between Outlook, Outlook, and Outlook.com?
How Do I Find Who Hacked My Email Account?
TL;DR: You don't.
Someone hacked your email and you want answers. Who did it? Where are they? Can you track them down? Here's what you should do.
I Lost My Two-Factor Authentication Device. How Do I Recover?
How to prove you're you without your second factor.
Losing your phone can lock you out of your accounts if it's your second factor for authentication. Here's how I recovered while traveling, the backup options that saved me, and the steps you can take now so you're never stuck without access.
Read: I Lost My Two-Factor Authentication Device. How Do I Recover?
How Do I Deal With Getting Someone Else's Email?
Dealing with someone else's typos.
You didn't ask for it, but there it is: email meant for someone else in your inbox. I'll discuss why this happens and what you can do about it.
Ask Leo! Tip of the Day
For Bronze patrons of Ask Leo!
- Tip of the Day: Windows File Explorer Keyboard Shortcuts
- Tip of the Day: Remove Personal Info From Photos and Videos
- Tip of the Day: Don't Rely on Your Desktop Layout
- Tip of the Day: Start Your AI Chats from Scratch
- Tip of the Day: Revisit Old Passwords
TEH Podcast
Find the latest episode here.
Ask Leo! on YouTube
Subscribe to Ask Leo! on YouTube.
How Do I Deal With Getting Someone Else's Email?
You didn't ask for it, but there it is: email meant for someone else in your inbox. I'll discuss why this happens and what you can do about it.
What's the Difference Between Outlook, Outlook, and Outlook.com?
Microsoft continues to confuse us with repetitive product names. I'll clarify the difference between Outlook, Outlook, and Outlook.com, and help you decide which you want.
Watch: What's the Difference Between Outlook, Outlook, and Outlook.com?
What If My Passkey Doesn't Work or I Lose the Device It's On?
Passkeys are supposed to make signing in easier and safer, but what happens when it stops working or your device is gone? I'll show you what to do if your passkey fails or is lost and a technique that makes passkeys work everywhere.
Watch: What If My Passkey Doesn't Work or I Lose the Device It's On?
I Lost My Two Factor Authentication Device. How Do I Recover?
Losing your phone can lock you out of your accounts if it?s your second factor for authentication. Here?s how I recovered while traveling, the backup options that saved me, and the steps you can take now so you?re never stuck without access.
Watch: I Lost My Two Factor Authentication Device. How Do I Recover?
How Do I Find Who Hacked My Email Account?
Someone hacked your email and you want answers. Who did it? Where are they? Can you track them down? The truth probably isn't what you want to hear. Here's what you should do.
