Simple physical products that support privacy, account security, backups, and safer device use.
Typical products in this department: webcam covers, USB data blockers, hardware security keys, external SSDs, external hard drives, fireproof storage bags, privacy screen filters, cable locks.
Showing products for: I want safer physical backup and privacy tools
The multi-protocol Yubico key: FIDO2 and WebAuthn plus smart card (PIV), OpenPGP and OTP, over USB-A or NFC.
Best for: People with work, developer or administrator accounts who may need smart card (PIV), OpenPGP or OTP support in addition to passkeys, and who would rather buy once than discover a gap later.
Yubico's entry-priced key: FIDO2, WebAuthn and U2F passkeys over USB-A or NFC, with no smart card, OpenPGP or OTP support.
Best for: Individuals and households protecting personal email, a password manager and social or banking accounts with passkeys, who want hardware-backed sign-in at the lowest sensible cost.
A rugged 1TB portable SSD for backups that travel, with a rubberised shell and IP65 rating.
Best for: Anyone keeping a backup copy of photos or documents that has to survive being carried around.
A 2TB portable mechanical hard drive for bulk backups where capacity matters more than speed.
Best for: People archiving large photo or video libraries who need capacity rather than speed.
A magnetic privacy filter for 14 inch 16:10 laptop screens that narrows the viewing angle from the sides.
Best for: People who work on documents in trains, cafés, airports or open offices.
A three-pack of tempered glass privacy protectors for the 6.1 inch iPhone 16, iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro.
Best for: People who read messages or work email on a phone in shared or public spaces.
A small physical adapter that blocks the USB data lines while still allowing charging from an unknown port.
Best for: Frequent travellers who end up charging from public USB sockets.
A zipped fire-resistant pouch, roughly 15 by 11 inches, for passports, certificates and backup drives.
Best for: Households keeping passports, certificates, deeds and a backup drive in one findable place.
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