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Recovery code usage

The importance of saving and using recovery codes for accessing synced data in case of device loss

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Jan 20, 2026
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How do I completely erase locally stored passwords in the DuckDuckGo browser on iOS and Android?

Completely erasing locally stored passwords in the DuckDuckGo mobile browser requires using the app’s data-clearing controls and understanding that passwords and identities are stored on-device (so re...

Jan 27, 2026
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Is all data effectively destroyed if a USB flash drive's black chips are shattered?

on a USB flash drive—the —are literally crushed or shattered, the electrical circuits that store bits can be destroyed and data may be permanently lost . However, many broken flash drives are recovera...