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Protesting is your right, but it can be risky—especially in today's climate. Before you join the crowd, we'll show you how to make your phone as secure as possible in just a few minutes.

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This clean, streamlined password manager focuses on polish and simplicity of use. But it’s also too complicated for a true hands-off experience.