Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Computer Help and Support

RC

(25,592 posts)

2. The problem with this is, gadgets can be lost or misplaced.

Reply to steve2470 (Original post)

Tue Jan 22, 2013, 06:10 PM

Jan 2013

Or run through the laundry. Or forgotten at home, which you discover at your destination.
I had a card for logging on to my work computer. It was a PITA. And I still had to use a password, in case the card was stolen.
That sort of defeated the object of having the card in the first place.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

7 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Google Declares War on the Password [View all] steve2470 Jan 2013 OP

On my work computer I have a gadget from... TreasonousBastard Jan 2013 #1

The problem with this is, gadgets can be lost or misplaced. RC Jan 2013 #2

Security and gadgets discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2013 #3

dell vostros have fingerprint authentication Phillip McCleod Jan 2013 #4

My tablet also has a fingerprint scanner Mnpaul Feb 2013 #7

The way to go is two-factor authentication. backscatter712 Jan 2013 #5

Google Declares War on the Password trishnikolic Feb 2013 #6