Digital SafetyPasskeysEasy TechCybersecurity4 min read· Oct 18, 2026

Passkeys vs. Passwords: The Simple Upgrade to Protect Your Digital Life

Tired of forgetting passwords? Passkeys are a new, easier way to sign into your accounts using just your face, fingerprint, or screen lock. Here is how to make the switch.

The Problem with Passwords For decades, we have been told to create long, complex passwords with symbols and numbers, and—most importantly—never to reuse them. For most of us, this is exhausting. We either end up using the same password everywhere or keeping a list on a piece of paper near the computer. Cybercriminals know this. They don't usually "hack" into accounts by guessing; they simply steal a list of passwords from one website and try them on others. This is…