Comments on: Secure an iPad or iPhone with a Stronger Passcode

By: Set an Ultra-Strong iOS Password by Using Accent Characters

Set an Ultra-Strong iOS Password by Using Accent Characters — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 18:23:34 +0000

[...] discussed the strong passcodes feature before as a great way to secure iOS devices, and that’s where this tip begins. Here’s [...]

By: Prevent Siri Being Used from the Lock Screen in iOS

Prevent Siri Being Used from the Lock Screen in iOS — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 19:01:09 +0000

[...] works from the Locked Screen in iOS, letting you get things like the weather, make quick phone calls, and a variety of other [...]

By: LingerGalthrope

LingerGalthrope — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 19:35:10 +0000

You can punch in 10,000 number combinations in 40 minutes?

You must also have great nunchuck and bowhunting skills!

By: How to Disable & Clear Auto-Fill in iOS

How to Disable & Clear Auto-Fill in iOS — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 18:28:50 +0000

[...] single-user devices, this feature can be extremely useful, but it’s best used in conjunction with a strong passcode to prevent people from accessing websites with sensitive data. [...]

By: Stop iPad Screen from Dimming or Locking Automatically

Stop iPad Screen from Dimming or Locking Automatically — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 16:28:54 +0000

[...] to help protect your personal data in case you happened to lose the device (don’t forget to use a strong passcode too). In an ideal world, there would be different power management settings for auto-locking for if [...]

By: Alex

Alex — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 15:15:31 +0000

meeehh… doesn’t work on the old stinkin’ 3G ….

By: Set a Custom Lock Screen Message to Aid Return of a Lost iPad or iPhone

Set a Custom Lock Screen Message to Aid Return of a Lost iPad or iPhone — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 16:34:26 +0000

[...] this tip with a secure lock screen passcode and Find My iPad/iPhone (configured within iCloud set up) to provide some added security and to [...]

By: Will

Will — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 17:02:39 +0000

Yes. If you wipe it remotely though, it has to be unlocked with the help of an authorized computer and iTunes, which is typically by its rightful owner.

By: Boise Ed

Boise Ed — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 16:58:52 +0000

If the iPhone “self-destructs,” can you then restore it from your backup?

By: CrackerJack

CrackerJack — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 08:25:55 +0000

If you use the regular 4 digit passcode, it can be figured out in around 40 minutes, it’s a really good idea to use a larger code.

By: René Dubois

René Dubois — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 03:59:24 +0000

Don’t forget iCloud with Remote Wipe for iPad and iPhone as well

By: Alex

Alex — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 22:10:00 +0000

Other than being safer I actually think it’s easier to type a passcode in with the full keyboard than the tiny number pad in the center of the screen.