(Beginner questions) about security Keys with old computer

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(Beginner questions) about security Keys with old computer

I've watched a lot of youtube videos about security keys and I still don't understand some basic things. SORRY for all the questions. Anthing you offer will help:

1-Can I use it on an old computer (Macbook 2014 + Mojave)?

2-Am I correct I should get the usb-A because it's for old computers?

3-I only use firefox and duckduckgo. Is that a problem (some amazon listings say I can't use Firefox)

4-Do I have to use the Key with every website where I sign in? Or can I just use it with certain sites that are the most vulnerable? (I want to ease in to using one)

5-If I use someone else's computer (library), can I still use my key to sign to my accounts (like gmail)? Or does that defeat the whole purpose of having a key?

Much thanks!!!

MacBook Pro 15″

Posted on Apr 27, 2024 12:43 PM

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BDAqua

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Apr 27, 2024 2:39 PM in response to kidquotes

Yes
USB-A for what?
You may need to use more than one browser, I like Brave. Might try this, it's Chrome Browser without google & without Ads...

https://brave.com/

https://support.brave.com/hc/en-us/articles/360021357112-What-are-the-system-requirements-to-install-Brave-

Details about recent download Brave, for 10.13.6/10.14.6 are here:

https://github.com/brave/brave-browser/releases/tag/v1.57.64>

Four. Generally it's automatic. Go on the Apple certificate page:

Apple PKI - Apple

Download the Apple Intermediate Certificates

Apple IST CA 2 - G1 Certificate (direct download)

Double click the downloaded certificate to install it in Keychain Access.

You should see it now, in login certificates.

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Or do you mean Passwords?

Five. Need to know if it's Passwords or what, but when using a public computer make certain you're getting a test account, or use a Private browser page.

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