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The Mandalorian and Grogu has managed to bring a bit of fun back to cinematic Star Wars universe, picking up from where the immensely popular Disney+ series left off. Cleverly situated as an outer-space adventure that nods to both traditional American westerns and Japanese samurai narratives, the show (and movie) picks and chooses tropes from classic cinema genres in much the same way that the original Star Wars did.

In that spirit, here are 10 more streaming shows that draw from the same wells to watch next (because I'm going to assume you already know where to find other Disney+ Star Wars series, from Andor, to Ahsoka, to Skeleton Crew).

Killjoys (2015 – 2019)

What starts out as a relatively straightforward action show about space bounty hunters (the title's “Killjoys”) develops surprising depth over the course of its five seasons. As officially sanctioned Killjoys, the trio at the the show’s heart (Hannah John-Kamen, Aaron Ashmore, and Luke Macfarlane) are bound to remain politically neutral at any cost. Initially, that’s a way to get them right into the heat of a fight, but as they develop ties of friendship and family in an exploited community, they come to understand the high cost of unchecked wealth and greed, and the ways in which neutrality always benefits the oppressors. The show’s creators make exceptionally good use of a limited budget, and offer up some impressive queer rep, which is still rare in pop sci-fi. Buy Killjoys from Prime Video or Apple TV.

Cowboy Bebop (1998 — 1999)

An iconic, effortlessly cool genre classic, Cowboy Bebop is one of the undisputed GOATs of anime, blending western, noir, and crime genres and setting the resultant mash to a killer soundtrack. The title's "cowboys" are bounty hunters in a near-future in which humans have been forced to colonize the solar system after Earth became uninhabitable. Former hitman Spike Spiegel leads his crew on one nearly disastrous mission after another, their standalone adventures all building to a thoroughly memorable climax. Stream Cowboy Bebop on Crunchyroll or buy it from Prime Video.

Firefly (2002)

If you prefer your dystopias a little quippier, there's this short-lived cult favorite following a crew of mercenaries led by Mal Reynolds and Zoe Washburne (Nathan Fillion and Gina Torres), two disaffected former soldiers who fought on the losing side of a galactic war for independence against the thoroughly conformist central government. The crew tries to stay just under the radar of law enforcement while engaging in activities that aren’t always strictly legal. Canceled after just a handful of episodes aired, the series didn’t get a chance to make much of that core conflict, but the sequel/wrap-up film Serenity (2005) is a good capper, and the crew is forced to take a stand to protect one of its own. Stream Firefly on Disney+ and Hulu.

Blake’s 7 (1978 – 1981)

Political dissident Roj Blake (Gareth Thomas) gets a second chance in the wake of his capture and conviction by the totalitarian surveillance state that is the Terran Federation. When his prison transport responds to a distress call, Blake and his fellow convicts take the opportunity to seize the advanced spacecraft they encounter. Renaming the ship Liberator, the borderline fanatical Blake convinces his reluctant new crew that the only peace for any of them will require bringing down the Federation. The series saw several significant changes in status quo over its four seasons (including a couple of swaps in main characters), giving it a sense of consequence and unpredictability—and it all leads to one of TV's most memorable, shocking conclusions. Buy Blake's 7 on Prime Video and Apple TV.

Farscape (1999 – 2004)

Ben Browder plays Earth astronaut John Crichton, hurled through a wormhole into a distant corner of the galaxy. Quite by accident, he winds up onboard Moya, a sentient prison ship that’s been hijacked by its cargo of convicts, and the euphemistically named Peacekeepers (think something like Space ICE). The mismatched crew, including political dissidents and more conventional criminals, plus one stranded Peacekeeper, becomes, by necessity rather than intention, the focus of resistance against an oppressive government. The Jim Henson Company and its Creature Shop handled the alien makeup, prosthetics, and puppets, giving the show a singular look and feel. It sometimes plays like a lost, dark episode of The Muppet Show...which is obviously a compliment. (The show was canceled before a planned fifth season, but concludes in The Peacekeeper Wars miniseries.) Stream Farscape on Peacock, Tubi, and Prime Video.

Lone Wolf and Cub (2002 – 2004)

Doubtless the biggest single influence on The Mandalorian, the 1970s manga Lone Wolf and Cub follows disgraced warrior Ogami Ittō, forced to become a wandering assassin if he hopes to survive long enough to restore his name or, at the very least, to avenge his murdered wife. Only his newborn son Daigorō survived the slaughter of his household, and he winds up growing up on the road as the father and son explore a violent world. There are several entries to the live-action worlds of these characters, including a 1970s Japanese television series and, perhaps most memorably, a sequence of films. I'm recommending the most recent installment here because it's quite good in its own right—and it happens to be readily available on streaming. Stream Lone Wolf and Cub on Prime Video and Tubi.

The Witcher (2019 – )

Kicking off with a slightly overcomplicated timey-wimey narrative structure, The Witcher ultimately settles into a groove as a show about a big guy who fights creatures in a Tolkien-like fantasy kingdom. Played first by Henry Cavill and, more recently, by Liam Hemsworth, the titular Witcher is Geralt of Rivia, a genetically engineered (sort of) magical monster hunter who refuses to kill a young woman accused of monstrosity by a jerk of a mage—a decision that puts him on a path that involves protecting and mentoring Ciri (Freya Allan), a crown princess who lots of people want dead. Ciri is no child, but a powerful individual in her own right; she just needs a little mentoring, not unlike little Baby Yoda. Stream The Witcher on Netflix.

The Last of Us (2023 – )

Though the focus shifts a little (or, I suppose, a lot) in the second season, the adaptation of the video game The Last of Us starts out as a road trip two-hander of sorts, set in a frequently dusty, desolate America that's been ravaged by the outbreak of a zombie plague caused by a cordyceps fungus. Pedro Pascal (Mando himself!) is Joel Miller, a hardened smuggler who reluctantly agrees to ferry teenager Ellie (Bella Ramsey) across several states, her apparent immunity making her a valuable commodity. Gradually, the two come to care for each other and, even more gradually, they become a formidable pair, defending themselves from both the infected and normal people looking to exploit Ellie. Stream The Last of Us on HBO Max.

The Expanse (2015 – 2022)

Set in a near-ish future, The Expanse (based on the book series by James S.A. Corey) imagines a colonized solar system into which we’ve carried all of our old familiar problems, and then some. Earth sits at the historical and cultural center of things, while Mars colonists, by virtue of having to survive in a challenging environment, have developed technological and military superiority, and folks living in "the Belt" have had to scrabble to survive. Greed, fear, and shortsightedness make conflict nearly inevitable, even if the series isn’t quite as cynical as it at first appears. Like Mando and Grogu, a spaceship crew led by Captain James Holden finds itself alternately inside and very outside of the system, depending on the political realities at any given time, and likewise doing the right thing, if only out of necessity. Stream The Expanse on Prime Video.

Samurai Jack (2001 – 2017)

While mostly not a tale of masters and apprentices, this justifiably beloved animated series places a traditional warrior in a futuristic setting, his code of honor running up against reality in every episode. Phil LaMarr voices the title character, a feudal Japanese prince who becomes lost in time due to the machinations of a shapeshifting demon. Jack (as he comes to be called) lands in a distant, dystopian future ruled by the same demon and his robot servants. Jack's series-long quest is to return to his own time and prevent the horrible future he's been forced to live through. Wildly stylish and smart, it's one of the animated greats. Stream Samurai Jack on HBO Max.


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It's happening: After months of testing and leaks, Meta is rolling out its long-awaited memberships for three of its most popular platforms. Starting today, users can subscribe to "WhatsApp Plus" for $2.99 per month, "Facebook Plus" for $3.99 per month, and "Instagram Plus" for $3.99 per month. As you'd expect, these subscriptions are entirely optional, and they add some novel and interesting features for power users: Facebook and Instagram's subscriptions are aimed squarely at creators (and a subset of lurkers). But these changes beg the question: As a regular user of these platforms, is any of this for you?

Instagram Plus removes list limits and adds lurker-friendly features

Instagram Plus subscription page.
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As reported by TechCrunch, Instagram Plus comes with a set of new features for stories. You'll be able to see how many people have rewatched your story, and you'll be able to create an unlimited number of custom lists that go beyond Close Friends. You can create different audience lists for different kinds of content and post only to the specific set. For example, for personal use, you can create lists for sharing stories with just your family, colleagues, or friends.

With the plan, you can "Spotlight" a story for a week and extend a story beyond the current 24-hour limit. You can search through your story viewer list to see if a particular profile viewed your story, and you can finally preview a story without showing up in the viewed list—a feature many users have been asking for, and finding workarounds in the process. Users can also react using "super heart" animations in stories, and customize their bios and profiles with new fonts, icons, and additional pins.

WhatsApp Plus adds some power-user features and customization options

The feature list of WhatsApp Plus is pretty light right now. If you subscribe, you can finally pin more than three chats up top (up to 20 now). You can customize chats with custom alerts, ringtones, and themes. There are unique color and theme options for the app itself, and multiple icon options. You can also send exclusive "premium stickers" with added special effects that aren't available for the free users. However, that's all you get for $2.99 per month.

Facebook Plus adds new story enhancements

As TechCrunch highlights, Facebook Plus's feature set is quite similar to Instagram's subscription, though it's particularly focused on stories. Facebook users will be able to extend their story to 48 hours (instead of the regular 24-hour window), send super reactions to stories, search through stories, and get insights into how many times their stories were rewatched.

Meta adds a couple of confusing new plans

The Plus plans don't replace the Meta Verified membership, which focuses on identity authentication for creators. However, Meta is also testing two new plans at this time: Meta One Plus for $7.99 per month and Meta One Premium for $19.99 per month. The base Meta One Plus plan lets users generate AI images and videos, adds a "Thinking" mode, and gives higher compute limits compared to free users. The Premium plan has higher capacity for image generation, deeper reasoning skills, and higher compute access. (Meta hasn't provided hard numbers for anything yet, and given this is a test, it's bound to change over time.)

Confusingly, there's also a $49.99 Meta One Advanced plan that's designed for creators. It gives users higher visibility in Facebook and Instagram feeds and search results. It also unlocks advanced analytics, audience insights, and scheduling tools, among other perks. In an Instagram video, Naomi Gleit, Head of Product a Meta, said that while they are testing multiple subscriptions right now, eventually they see it all coming under the Meta One umbrella.

Are Meta's subscriptions worth it?

If, like me, you were hoping for an Instagram subscription to remove all ads and junk, this isn't it. And perhaps that's never going to be the case. The Plus subscriptions are clearly aimed at creators big and small, as well as power users who would like a few customization options.

If you're a regular, run-of-the-mill WhatsApp and Instagram user, there's little to be gained by these subscriptions. The ability to pin more users is nice, but not worth $3 every single month. The strongest case can be made for Instagram if you run a page with a sizable audience, or have an Instagram page for your business or side project. The additional data analysis, customization options, and the stories list can help you stand out. The rest, though, is mostly not worth it. I hope that this is just a teaser and that Meta keeps adding more features to the subscription (without raising the prices) to make the deal sweeter.


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Carnival Corporation, one of the world’s largest cruise operators, confirmed a data breach weeks after the ShinyHunters hacking group claimed it had stolen millions of customer records.

Carnival data breach

Carnival acknowledged a phishing incident involving a single employee account and stated that it was investigating the scope of the unauthorized activity.

“On April 14, 2026, the company’s IT security team identified unauthorized activity involving an employee’s account. An unauthorized actor used social engineering to deceive an employee and gain access to a limited portion of the company’s IT system,” the company said.

According to Have I Been Pwned, the ShinyHunters hacking group listed Carnival Corporation on its “pay or leak” portal on April 18 and claimed it had stolen customer data belonging to the cruise operator.

The leak allegedly contained 8.7 million records with 7.5 million unique email addresses and included fields indicating the data related to the Mariner Society loyalty program operated by Holland America Line, a Carnival Corporation subsidiary.

The exposed information included names, dates of birth, genders, email addresses, and loyalty program status information.

However, in a data breach notice filed with Maine authorities, Carnival stated that the incident affected 5,995,277 people.

Carnival began notifying affected individuals on May 27, 2026, and is offering eligible U.S. residents two years of complimentary credit monitoring services through TransUnion following the incident.

“In addition to the security measures already in place before the incident, the company has taken steps to further safeguard its systems, including enhancing its security and monitoring controls. The company will continue advancing its IT security and data privacy controls to address evolving threats,” the company concluded.

Let’s hope those additional security measures work this time, because this is not the first time cybercriminals have breached Carnival’s systems.


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You generally open up Google Maps to get information rather than share it. Still, the wealth of data included in the app isn't as fixed as you might think: You can actually submit your own information and edits to Google Maps in numerous ways, from adding new places to correcting driving routes.

All of these submissions have to be reviewed by the Google team, so there's no guarantee that you'll see your changes actually appear on the map, but in theory, you'll be helping out the billions of other active Google Maps users. So, whether Google Maps is incorrectly advertising that your local bar does live music, or it's always sending people down the wrong road when they're trying to get to where you live, here's how to make changes directly from the app.

Adding new places to Google Maps

To add somewhere new in the Google Maps app, press and hold on the map at the right spot to drop a pin. If you swipe up on the pin's info card at the bottom of the screen, you can either Add a missing place or Add your business to Maps—if you choose the latter, Google Maps will ask you to fill out and verify a business profile, which you can then use to manage the place details in the future.

If you're adding a place you don't manage, you need to specify a name for it, and choose a category. Categories include Food & drink, Shopping, Services, Hotels and accommodation, and Outdoors & recreation, so you'll need to find the closest match.

Google Maps
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You can submit a place with just a name, location, and category, but you have the option to add other details too, including a contact number, opening hours, and photos. Presumably, the more details you add, the better, though Google doesn't actually outline the approval process for getting new places added to the map.

Google does say that map data is constantly updated and reviewed, so it's probably automated and human processes working in tandem to determine whether or not your new place gets approved (for example, looking for other online evidence the place exists, or checking other user submissions).

Editing place details in Google Maps

You can also make changes to existing places on Google Maps, and indeed, that's actively Google actively encourages in its efforts to keep all of its map information up to date. If you notice that a park's opening times aren't actually the ones listed on Google Maps, you can submit the correct information.

Here's how to do that: With a location selected on the map, you can pull up the info card to see all of its details, and make changes. There are different screens where you can do this. On the Overview tab, for example, you can tap Suggest new hours under the opening hours, or Update location under the address if it's been positioned in the wrong place.

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Swipe to the About tab, and you can see more specific details: For a restaurant, this might include whether or not it does delivery, or whether or not there's a parking lot. Tap Edit features and you can add your local knowledge in any of these categories.

Again, Google doesn't say how these edits are reviewed and approved, most likely in order to stop people from abusing the system. The app does indicate you may get an email about the status of one of your edits, and presumably, factors such as similar suggestions from other Google Maps users as well as your own history of contributions will be taken into account.

How to add missing roads or suggest route changes to Google Maps

There are several other ways to get information updated on Google Maps. If you head to the Contribute tab, you'll find an Update road button: This lets you add missing roads, edit road names, indicate that a road is private or closed, or specify whether a road is one-way or two-way.

Giving feedback on directions is the only edit you have to make through Google Maps on the web rather than via one of the mobile apps. With directions on screen, click Details next to the directions on the left, then Send product feedback (bottom right). You'll be able to flag the steps that are wrong, and explain what's wrong with them.

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A word of warning though: I've been trying to get Google Maps to give the right directions to my house for years (down the slightly longer, fully paved road rather than the slightly shorter, unpaved track). To date, the directions are still wrong, so you're not necessarily going to see your suggestions implemented.

There's also a general feedback form you can use for everything else to do with Google Maps. From inside the mobile app, tap your profile picture (top right), then choose Help and feedback > Send product feedback.


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Google Cloud introduced AI Threat Defense, an automated cybersecurity platform that combines several of the company’s security assets to find, prioritize, and patch software vulnerabilities at machine speed. The product is aimed at enterprises contending with attackers who use AI to discover and exploit flaws in hours or days, compressing windows that once stretched into weeks.

Google AI Threat Defense

The platform fuses the Gemini family of models, the cloud security firm Wiz, the AI code-fixing agent CodeMender, and the threat intelligence and incident response practice Mandiant. Google Cloud completed its acquisition of Wiz earlier and folded it into the security portfolio alongside Mandiant, which it acquired in 2022.

What Google AI Threat Defense does

The product operates across a four-stage framework that Google calls Prepare, Scan and Prioritize, Remediate, and Monitor. In the Prepare stage, the platform uses Wiz to map exposed applications, infrastructure, APIs, identities, and runtime environments, reducing what attackers can reach. A pen-testing agent built into Wiz simulates attacks to determine which exposures are exploitable.

In the scanning stage, the system runs multiple AI models against the environment. Lighter, faster models handle broad coverage across assets, and frontier models perform deeper analysis on internet-facing applications, customer-facing services, authentication logic, and other systems judged to carry the highest risk. Google’s reasoning for the multi-model design is that no single model finds every class of vulnerability; performance varies across application logic, cloud configuration, binary analysis, and exploitability validation. Customers access the models through the Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform.

Once a vulnerability is identified, Mandiant supplies the playbooks for response, including guidance on managing surges of critical issues and retiring legacy products.

Remediation in the developer workflow

The remediation stage centers on CodeMender, a Google DeepMind agent that generates fixes inside a developer’s integrated development environment or command-line interface. CodeMender works with Wiz and Antigravity to replace vulnerable code, rewrite older code in memory-safe languages, and analyze library dependencies so patches can be coordinated across components.

Before any patch reaches production, the platform generates tests to verify the fix. Patched libraries are tagged in source control and production, producing an audit trail that records which model generated each fix and when. Google describes the workflow as autonomy under human supervision.

Runtime monitoring

The Monitor stage relies on agents tied to Google Security Operations, the company’s security operations center product. These agents handle detection, triage, investigation, and threat hunting across network, identity, and application telemetry. The platform also uses hardened container images that are built, signed, and verified daily to limit the attack surface at runtime.

Market context

“Our secure-by-default architecture automatically blocks 10 million spam emails every minute, and protects billions of users and customers across our broad portfolio,” Francis deSouza, COO, Google Cloud and President, Security Products, explained.

The company’s earlier security work includes zero trust architecture, the Titan security chip, and Google Security Operations.

DeSouza wrote that the collapse of the exploit window has made human-speed vulnerability management unviable for enterprise risk, framing AI Threat Defense as Google’s response to attackers who have automated reconnaissance and exploitation. The product enters a market where most security vendors are layering AI features onto existing tools. Google’s pitch centers on combining vulnerability discovery with prioritized, automatically generated patches, drawing on the Wiz risk context, CodeMender remediation, Gemini reasoning, and Mandiant operational guidance.

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Generative AI tools operate inside nearly every European workplace, embedded in meeting transcription services, writing assistants, coding copilots, and search features. Workers in the region pull these tools into daily routines that involve customer records, financial information, and proprietary code, and that volume of activity has produced a measurable pattern in where data exposure occurs. The Netskope Threat Labs Report: Europe 2026 documents this pattern across organizations in Europe over the past year.

European AI adoption risks

Source: Netskope Threat Labs

Near-total adoption with shifting governance

AI usage spans about 99% of organizations in Europe, and the share of individual users actively interacting with AI applications has climbed from 35% to 65% over the past year. Direct interaction with chatbots and assistants tells only part of the story. Roughly 95% of users now touch applications that incorporate AI-powered features indirectly, and 89% interact with applications that rely on user data for training.

Companies in Europe have moved toward sanctioned environments. The share of users on personal AI accounts dropped from 79% to 43% during the same period, and the share on organization-managed AI solutions climbed from 28% to 72%. A countertrend complicates the picture. The percentage of users who switch between personal and enterprise accounts has grown from 7% to 15%, indicating that shadow AI activity continues even as governance programs mature.

Regulated data dominates exposure incidents

Data policy violations across AI and personal cloud applications concentrate on regulated information, which accounts for 59% of incidents. Source code follows at 15%, intellectual property at 13%, and passwords and API keys at 12%. The pattern points to compliance-sensitive material as the category most often pushed into AI tools or personal cloud accounts in ways that trigger data loss prevention rules.

ChatGPT leads, Claude jumps ahead of Gemini

The application mix in Europe diverges from global rankings. ChatGPT remains the most widely used AI service across the region, with Anthropic Claude holding second place ahead of Google Gemini. That ordering inverts the global pattern, where Gemini sits ahead of Claude. Mistral Le Chat, a French-developed assistant, also features in the regional mix.

Claude’s rise accelerated in September 2025, when its adoption curve steepened sharply and pushed it past Gemini. ChatGPT held its lead throughout the year, and Microsoft Copilot maintained steady usage.

Blocked applications reflect privacy concerns

Many organizations restrict specific AI applications they view as risky. Particular Audience leads the blocked list at 44%, followed by ZeroGPT at 37% and DeepSeek at 36%. The applications drawing blocks raise questions around data handling transparency, personalization mechanics, and visibility into how user data is processed and retained. In regulated sectors, blanket category blocks supplement individual app controls.

Attackers blend into trusted cloud services

Malware distribution in Europe leans on widely trusted cloud platforms. Attackers continue to host malicious payloads on services such as GitHub and Microsoft OneDrive, which carry reputational trust and often bypass URL-based filtering. The use of personal cloud applications inside corporate networks blurs the line between work and personal data flows, opening additional pathways for exposure when users move files between environments.

What the data points to

European organizations have built guardrails around AI in a year, moving most users from personal accounts into sanctioned platforms. The remaining work centers on three pressure points: the 15% of users who still switch between personal and enterprise accounts, the embedded AI features in everyday productivity tools that operate below the visibility threshold of many security programs, and the steady traffic of malicious files arriving through reputable cloud storage.

Netskope Threat Labs recommends pairing data loss prevention controls with application-specific governance, since regulated data violations occur across both AI services and personal cloud applications, and the boundary between the two categories grows thinner as AI capabilities ship inside every major productivity suite.

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LastPass has come under fire in recent years following a 2022 data breach that compromised user vaults. Despite the controversy, it remains a popular and user-friendly option for saving credentials. But you don't have to stick to LastPass' default setup: If LastPass is your password manager of choice, these are the best hacks to optimize your experience.

Use vault identities to keep work and personal credentials separate

If you have one LastPass account for both work and personal use, you can separate relevant items into sub-vaults. When you toggle between them, you'll see only the credentials relevant to that identity, and LastPass will suggest only those items for autofill. This reduces confusion and clutter, especially if you have both personal and professional accounts for the same services. You can also create mini-vaults based on category themes (such as travel or shopping) to organize your data. Go to Advanced options > Add identities on the left-hand navigation and click the Add icon. Name the new identity and drag and drop items into it. Then click Save. You can switch identities from the drop-down under your user account.

Set up custom fields to save PINs and security questions

In addition to your username and password, LastPass has custom fields you can use if a website or app requires other inputs—such as a PIN or security question—for logging in. Instead of saving these as text in a notes box, you can specify the name and value in a custom field. Open your password, tap the Edit icon, and select Custom fields > Add custom field. Add the name in the Field label column, then enter the value in the Field content column and tap Save.

Use "Favorites" to quickly launch frequently visited sites

If you open the same sites over and over—such as your work email, calendar, or project management platform—you can add these to your LastPass favorites and launch them all with one click. This streamlines your morning workflow, so you no longer need to type URLs or open separate bookmarks. Find the item you want to favorite in your vault, hover and tap the Edit icon, and select Star > Save. When you're ready to launch, go to Advanced Options in the sidebar of your web vault and hit Open your favorite sites. Each will open in a new tab, and LastPass can autofill credentials if needed.

Use item history to restore old passwords or reverse a lockout

If you update credentials on a website or app, password managers will prompt you to automatically save the new version to your vault. Sometimes, though, the site itself glitches or fails to update the password, locking you out of your account. Instead of going through a tedious reset process, you can view the version history in LastPass to grab the most recent password. Open the item and select Edit, tap the History icon, and select View to see the last five changes.

Add important documents to Notes for easy access when you travel

If you need access to important documents like your passport, birth certificate, or medical records when you're away from home, but don't want to store them in the cloud unsecured, you can add them to LastPass. The app encrypts each document, so they're accessible only when your vault is unlocked on your device. Attachments can be up to 10 MB each. (Free users have a total storage limit of 50 MB, while LastPass Premium subscribers get 1 GB.) Select Notes in the navigation bar and tap the Add Item icon. Select Attachments and follow the prompts. LastPass supports a variety of file types, including .pdf, .docx, .jpeg, and .txt.

Whitelist other countries so you can access your vault abroad (or when using a VPN)

By default, LastPass limits logins to your vault to the country where your account was created—a security feature that protects your account from unauthorized access attempts. However, there may be times when you need to access from a different country, such as when you're traveling or using a VPN connection elsewhere in the world. You can whitelist additional countries under Account settings > General > Show Advanced Settings. Under Security > Country Restriction, check Only allow login from selected countries and select the countries you want to add. Then hit Update, enter your master password, and select Continue.

Restrict views on shared logins to keep passwords hidden

Credential sharing is a useful feature in most password managers, as it allows you to securely send logins for shared accounts. However, there may be times when you want to grant someone access to an account to complete a task but not allow them to view the password itself—for example, if you have an assistant who uses your social media or billing platforms, or a family member who wants temporary access to a streaming service. When you hide passwords, those you share with can use autofill but not view or copy the plain-text credential. When you share individual items, you can leave Allow Recipient to View Password unchecked; in Shared Folders, you can check Hide Passwords next to the recipient's name.

Set up emergency access to pass down your digital estate

Unlike some password managers, LastPass has an explicit legacy access feature that allows you to will your vault to a trusted contact if you are incapacitated. Once invited, a trusted contact can request access to your vault. If you don't decline the request within a specified wait time, they will receive an Emergency Access folder in their vault containing all of the items in yours. Vault owners can revoke access later, but this is useful if your trusted contact needs to manage financial accounts or have access to other data, even temporarily. In your vault, go to Emergency access in the left navigation menu and open the People I Trust tab. Tap the plus sign and enter your trusted contact's email. (Note that they must also have a LastPass account or create one.) Specify the wait time, then hit Send Invite.

Set up equivalent domains to merge multiple items into one entry

If you have a single account you use to log in across multiple domains or subdomains from a single provider, you can merge these items in your LastPass vault instead of maintaining separate entries. For example, you might have a single account used across Apple domains that you'd prefer not to store as individual items. This reduces clutter in your vault and streamlines your autofill options down to one. Go to Advanced options in your vault and select Autofill settings > Equivalent Domains > Add new. In the domain field, enter the domain you want to merge, then tap Add.

Add 'Never URLs' to prevent LastPass from autofilling credentials or forms on specific websites

Another useful advanced setting is "Never URLs," which allows you to disable some (or all) LastPass interaction with certain sites. You can opt to prevent pop-ups prompting you to generate or save a password—which can happen if you're simply entering a two-factor authentication code—or disable autofill if multiple people are using the same device. Go to Advanced options > Autofill settings > Never URLs and select Add new. Enter the URL and select the desired action, then hit Save.


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