‘Biometric locks like face recognition are easy to set up—but thanks to a legal loophole, they’re easier for law enforcement to bypass than a passcode.…’ ( via PCMag)

On an iPhone, you can selectively turn it off for the phone unlock on wakeup, but continue to utilize it for all its other benefits (passkeys, tap-to-pay etc.).

‘Moderation used to help Democrats win, but its advantages now have been greatly exaggerated.…’ (via Boston Review)

The best defense is a good offense.

‘President Donald Trump’s hasty climbdown after weeks of threats about seizing Greenland from Denmark’s control has not done much to improve the fraying transatlantic relationship.
In fact, the bad feelings across Europe have only deepened as the president and other administration officials have, in ways large and small, continued to poke politicians and entire populations in the proverbial eye. The provocations come as European officials prepare for the Munich Security Conference this weekend where key topics will include the transatlantic relationship and whether the continent can stand on its own without Washington’s help.
…’ ( via POLITICO)

Rivals, not allies.

‘An immersive account of how the inhabitants of a liberal city – including the author’s father – survived fascism…’ (Kathryn Hughes via The Guardian)