At our 10th February meeting, we talked about password storage and management across Apple devices and how this relates to Keychain. Members also discussed a number of topics.
App Development Update
DaveK showed us his progress on the iOS app he’s currently developing. You can find details of Dave’s currently available Mac and iOS apps on the Zenopolis web site.
Passwords and Keychain
Robert talked about saving and managing passwords on Mac and iOS. Account login details can be viewed and managed in:
- System Settings/Passwords
- Safari Preferences/Passwords
Passwords are saved in your Keychain and kept in sync between your devices if you have iCloud Keychain enabled. You can view your account entries in Keychain Access on the Mac but Robert advised it’s better to manage them in System Settings or Safari.
He demonstrated how to setup the built-in authentication code generator for sites that use two factor authentication. This replaces a separate code generator app like Google Authenticator or Authy.
Apple have support pages about Password management and Keychain. Mac World have an article on setting up verification codes for two factor authentication.
DaveK suggested this Passwords shortcut to make Passwords pane of System Settings readily available from your home screen or Mac menu bar.
Member topics
- DaveK mentioned The Tragedy of Macbeth on Apple TV+.
- DavidB mentioned Servant, also on Apple TV+.
- DavidB recommended the free utility ClipTools by Gary Rosenzweig from MacMost.
- David also mentioned Signal for secure messaging with image and file sharing especially with users on non-Apple platforms who don’t have Messages.
- Ben mentioned the messaging app Viber.
- Sue asked about drop-outs in calls on her iPhone. We mentioned using FaceTime when you have a poor cellular signal but are on WiFi.
- BaveK showed us the Jony Ive designed Comic Relief nose.