#996 - Passkeys and Disaster Planning
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Pass-what?
Passkeys are coming (albeit slowly). They really are a secure alternative to passwords, but that then raises the question: what happens if something happens to you? How do your designated people gain access?
Turns out it's not that bad. Even just a little foresight helps.
Passkeys and Disaster Planning has the details.
Also this week
- When your computer just doesn't work.
- Transferring your data to a new machine.
- Creating a recovery drive.
- Preventing automatic login.
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Passkeys and Disaster Planning
How they work to ensure others have access if and when needed.
Passkeys are new, convenient, and secure. I'll review how they affect your disaster planning. (Not very much.)
Read: Passkeys and Disaster Planning
Also This Week on Ask Leo!
My Computer Doesn't Work -- What Do I Do? |  |
| People often ask what might be broken if their computer does nothing. It's a long list, and I'll look at some possibilities. Read: My Computer Doesn't Work -- What Do I Do? | |
How Do I Transfer Data After a Clean Install of Windows? |  |
| A clean install of a operating system assumes the hard disk is empty. Some preparation is required to preserve and transfer data. Read: How Do I Transfer Data After a Clean Install of Windows? | |
How to Create a Windows Recovery Drive |  |
| A Windows Recovery Drive can be used to restore Windows backups to your machine and much more. I'll show you how to create one. Read: How to Create a Windows Recovery Drive | |
How Do I Prevent a Service From Logging Me in Automatically? |  |
| Preventing someone else from accessing your account is as easy as signing out before you leave. Read: How Do I Prevent a Service From Logging Me in Automatically? | |
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 | How Do I Prevent A Service From Logging Me In Automatically?Preventing someone else from accessing your account is as simple as signing out before you leave.Watch: How Do I Prevent A Service From Logging Me In Automatically? |
 | How to Create a Windows Recovery DriveA Windows Recovery Drive can be used to restore Windows backups to your machine and much more. I'll show you how to create one.Watch: How to Create a Windows Recovery Drive |
 | How Do I Transfer Data After A Clean Install Of Windows?A clean install of any operating system assumes the hard disk is empty. That implies some preparation is required to preserve and transfer data.Watch: How Do I Transfer Data After A Clean Install Of Windows? |
 | Passkeys And Disaster PlanningPasskeys are new, convenient, and secure. I'll review how they affect your disaster planning. (Not very much.)Watch: Passkeys And Disaster Planning |
 | My Computer Doesn't Work ' What Do I Do?Folks often ask what might be broken if their computer does nothing, but provide few clues. It's a long list, and I'll look at some possibilities.Watch: My Computer Doesn't Work ' What Do I Do? |
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