Update, May 26, 2025: This story, originally published May 24, has been updated with a brief history of PIN codes, information regarding the most secure codes you can use and why 8068 really isn’t the ...

As tempting as it might be, avoid using 0000 as your four-digit PIN code. Same goes for 1010, 1111, 1122, and 1212, which comprises the top five worst PIN codes, according to a list compiled by ...

To protect your computer from unauthorized access, Windows employs several security features, and the first one you would usually encounter is the Windows login. In Windows 11 and Windows 10, ...

When you fresh install Windows 11/10 on a computer, it lets you set up a PIN just before you can start using it. In case the Windows 11/10 Installation gets stuck on “Set up a Pin”, then this guide ...

It may be useful to change the PIN code of a newly purchased iPhone (if the PIN is set to 0000 by default for example) or for safety reasons to protect from fraudulent use of your phone in case of ...

The Times of India's 'Hack of the Day' series offers practical solutions for everyday challenges. This installment focuses on ...