Seven tech devices that will help you get things done better, faster and more securely
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Are you searching for new gadgets and tools that can help you hit the ground running this year? We look at seven devices that promise to help you get things done faster, work more securely and be healthier.
YubiKey
The need to secure our digital accounts is more important than ever with our growing dependency on online services, and two-factor authentication increasingly considered as essential.
With reports of how hackers could intercept two-factor codes sent through text messages – an extra step of authentication – the YubiKey is a two-factor hardware dongle that verifies your identity through a physical USB-like device for greater security.
You can use the YubiKey with a growing number of online services, such as personal and enterprise Google and Microsoft accounts, or to secure your laptop, as well as social media accounts such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Alternatively, use it with popular password managers such as KeePass and 1Password.
There are multiple types of YubiKey devices available, differentiated by size and type of connectors. Of note would be the YubiKey 5 NFC which offers wireless communication for use with NFC-enabled Android smartphones, while the YubiKey 5 Nano plugs directly into the USB-C port found in new laptops.
