Ed Bott

If you're frustrated by your MacBook's constant demands that you enter your password, I've got a secure solution for you. You just need the right hardware.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/i-added-a-hardware-security-key-to-my-macbook-and-it-made-my-logins-faster-and-safer/

I added a hardware security key to my MacBook, and it made my logins faster and safer

With the help of a hardware security key, you can configure your MacBook so that you can sign in with a PIN instead of having to type your password. Here's how I did it.

ZDNET
Jan 3, 2024 at 4:28pmWeb
Show threadadacostaJan 3, 2024
@edbott Even if it’s once a month it’s annoying. It’s more often because I sometimes use my #mac on battery so when I’m away at work, the Mac seems to go in deep sleep. When I get home it prompts for the #password.
Show thread⚾️ Lance PetermanJan 3, 2024
@edbott Ed, minor nit to pick on the article. The Yubikey Bio doesn't support PIV and isn't part of the 5 family. Otherwise great piece.