For most of my accounts using 2FA I use a security key (Yubikey) but have set up Authy as a backup for some. I just discovered that Twilio has decided to stop supporting Authy - EOL in about 3 weeks - so I'm looking for PC-based alternatives. (Yes I know I can use smartphone-based authenticators but a PC-based authenticator is sometimes more handy.)
I've seen conflicting authoritative information about MS Authernticator. It is / is not only available for mobile devices. It is / is not only for MS accounts. Is there a desktop version that works like a mobile authenticator app?
I've read that Google Authenticator is only for mobile devices (Android, I assume) but I don't know if that is still true.
I've seen there are browser extensions (Chrome, Firefox, Edge) but the security seems a bit dicey there, and I've found very little detailed information.
Does anybody have familiarity with PC-based authenticators and could provide some guidance here?
I've seen conflicting authoritative information about MS Authernticator. It is / is not only available for mobile devices. It is / is not only for MS accounts. Is there a desktop version that works like a mobile authenticator app?
I've read that Google Authenticator is only for mobile devices (Android, I assume) but I don't know if that is still true.
I've seen there are browser extensions (Chrome, Firefox, Edge) but the security seems a bit dicey there, and I've found very little detailed information.
Does anybody have familiarity with PC-based authenticators and could provide some guidance here?
- Windows Build/Version
- Win 11 Pro x64 22621.2861
My Computer
System One
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- OS
- Windows 11
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Manufacturer/Model
- Microsoft
- CPU
- Intel Core i5-8400
- Motherboard
- ASUS PRIME H370-PLUS
- Memory
- 16GB
- Graphics Card(s)
- Intel UHD Graphics 630
- Sound Card
- On board
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Samsung SyncMaster 2043BWX
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- 1680 x 1050
- Hard Drives
- Samsung SSD 850 256GB
WDC 1TB NVMe
WD 3TB external USB drive
- PSU
- I don't remember
- Case
- Corsair something-or-other
- Cooling
- Air CPU + 2 case fans
- Keyboard
- DAS S Pro (Cherry Brown)
- Mouse
- Logitech USB of some sort