In our first Tasker article, we covered how to automate turning your Android smartphone’s wifi radio on and off based on your proximity to certain cell phone towers. This time around, we’re ...

Most people use predictable PINs that thieves try first. Find out which codes to avoid and what you should use to better protect your phone.

Tired of unlocking your Android phone the normal, boring way? There's an easy way to gain access without entering a PIN by using Smart Lock. Here's how.

How to set a longer PIN or password Every Android device is a little different, with Samsung taking a different approach from Google and so on.

If you have an Apple or an Android phone—and you probably do—you have the option of locking your phone using a PIN code. With most of these phones, you can choose a four-digit PIN or a six ...

Video There's nothing particularly difficult about cracking a smartphone's four-digit PIN code. All it takes is a pair of thumbs and enough persistence to try all 10,000 combinations. But hackers ...

Life slams to a halt when you forget your Android password, PIN, or pattern, but there are some things you can do. We take a look at your various options.