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# lock screen

All time
# switch over
Unlock your phone with your finger? Then you should also replace your PIN
There are better methods to keep your phone safe should it fail to recognise your fingerprint.
# get smart
There are other ways to unlock your Android phone besides your PIN
In some cases, you may be sacrificing convenience for security though.
# TechKnowHow
There are some simple ways to make your lock screen more secure
Your first line of defence should also be the strongest.
# heating up
The FBI gives its reasons for wanting an iPhone unlocked, but Apple is having none of it
The FBI director argues the order is for “the victims and justice” but Apple says it “threatens everyone’s civil liberties”.
# TechGuide
Here are the different lock screen security options at your disposal
Most of us settle for the tried and trusted PIN, but what else can you use to keep your phone safe?