PSPINC Official Company Blog

How to Add a Website to Your iPhone Home Screen

12月

21日

While there are many apps out there, if there’s a site you frequent when you’re on your iPhone, you may want a way to get to it faster. The best way to do that is by adding the website to your phone’s home screen. Let’s use the site for our password manager, Pass Wizard, as an example

Go to the website on your iPhone. For this example, we’re going to PassWizard.com/login.
Tap on the share icon.

pass wizard site screenshot on mobile with share icon circled

Scroll down until you find the “Add to Home Screen” option.

add to home screen on iPhone screenshot option circled

Rename icon, if needed. For this example, we’ve named it Pass Wizard.

add to home screen rename icon screenshot

See the new icon on your home screen.

pass wizard icon on iphone home screen screenshot

Pacific Software Publishing, Inc.

1404 140th Place N.E., Bellevue, WA 98007

PSPINC Creates Tools For Your Business

Pacific Software Publishing, Inc. is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington and provides domain, web, and email hosting to more than 40,000 companies of all sizes around the world. We design and develop our own software and are committed to helping businesses of all sizes grow and thrive online. For more information you can contact us at 800-232-3989, by email at info@pspinc.com or visit us online at https://www.pspinc.com.

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The Benefits of Authenticator Apps

11月

30日

For many online accounts, users can add an extra layer of security with two-factor authentication via authenticator apps. To do this, authenticator apps generate a six to eight-digit code every 30 seconds, which users will enter whenever they log into their accounts. According to Embroker, the pandemic has only accelerated cybercrime, as it’s increased by 600%. And it hasn’t only affected individuals, but small businesses as well. Therefore, multiple-factor authentication (MFA) methods have become more popular over the past few years. And some may argue they may become a norm in the next few years.

To use an authenticator app:

Sign up and install an authenticator app on your mobile device.

Go to any of your online accounts that support two-factor authentication (2FA).

Choose the option to use an authenticator app.

Tap on Add Account in your authenticator app.

Tap on Scan QR Code in your authenticator app and scan the code the website shows you.

Your authenticator app will add your account, giving your account a name and icon.

The next time you sign into your account, you will need to open your authenticator app to enter an access code, which will only last for about 60 seconds before a new code generates.

How Authenticator Apps Work

Authenticator apps use a time-based one-time password (TOTP), a standardized method that generates a routinely changing code based on a shared secret. When setting up 2FA with an authentication app, the server of whatever online account you’re using creates a secret key made up of random numbers and letters. Then, users can save this key by either scanning a QR code or manually entering the longer code into their authenticator app. Doing this then shares the secret key between the server and the user’s phone.

When logging into their account next time, the server asks for proof of this key by prompting users with an access code. Users will then have to open their authenticator app (be it Google, Microsoft, etc.) and enter a six to eight-digit access code to log in. This code, however, isn’t the secret key. Instead, the authenticator app uses a secure-hash function to mix the secret key with the current time to produce a temporary access code. To make it even more secure, the access code is only valid for about 60 seconds, making the code that much more unique.

Why Authenticator Apps Are More Secure Than Text-Based Verification

Another way to protect your online accounts can be through a text message or SMS verification. But SMS verification ties directly to a user’s phone number and SIM card. Ultimately, this means that anyone with access to a user’s phone and/or SIM card can log in with SMS verification. A cybercriminal can attain a user’s SIM card by convincing a mobile provider to send them a SIM card with your number. Or they can intercept your text messages, also known as a “man-in-the-middle” attack.

An authenticator app makes it harder for cybercrime to occur by constantly changing access codes after about 60 seconds. So, if thieves do manage to intercept both the access code and a user’s password, they have a very limited time to use it. And while there are still ways for criminals to hack your account, having 2FA in place for online accounts is still better than not having one at all. And it’s why our password manager, Pass Wizard, gives users the option to add 2FA to their account, either through SMS or one-time password (OTP) via an authenticator app.

Pacific Software Publishing, Inc.

1404 140th Place N.E., Bellevue, WA 98007

PSPINC Creates Tools For Your Business

Pacific Software Publishing, Inc. is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington and provides domain, web, and email hosting to more than 40,000 companies of all sizes around the world. We design and develop our own software and are committed to helping businesses of all sizes grow and thrive online. For more information you can contact us at 800-232-3989, by email at info@pspinc.com or visit us online at https://www.pspinc.com.

The term "QR Code" is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED.

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Announcement: DENREI’s 6th App Release Out Now!

10月

7日

We’re so excited to announce that we’ve updated our secure private messaging broadcasting app, DENREI! For users in both the U.S. and Japan, the app's available for download in the App Store. If you already have the app, please update the latest version from the app store.

In the sixth app release, we’ve made the following updates:

Added a zoom and download feature for images to make it easier for users to see image details they may miss from afar.

Revamped the “About” section of the app and added release notes, release dates, and the link to the DENREI website to inform users more about DENREI and how to stay up to date with DENREI app changes.

Made various styling and UX improvements and minor bug fixes to improve our members’ overall experience with the DENREI app:

1. With a single click of a button, users can now delete and/or approve followers, making it easier to manage followers.

2. Users can now reply to a follower without going back to the top of the message now that we’ve added the “Reply” button to the bottom of messages.

3. The inbox, side menu, community, and incoming messages now look a little different as we’ve partially changed the background color and font size to make them easier to see and understand.

4. To make it easier to manage folders, we've added icons next to each folder name as well as a button to create a new folder.

5. The language-setting button is now a drop-down menu, making it easier to see your language preference.

To learn more about DENREI's amazing features, head over to our blog announcement blog post. To sign up, download the free DENREI app today! Only available for iOS users.

Pacific Software Publishing, Inc.

1404 140th Place N.E., Bellevue, WA 98007

PSPINC Creates Tools For Your Business

Pacific Software Publishing, Inc. is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington and provides domain, web, and email hosting to more than 40,000 companies of all sizes around the world. We design and develop our own software and are committed to helping businesses of all sizes grow and thrive online. For more information you can contact us at 800-232-3989, by email at info@pspinc.com or visit us online at https://www.pspinc.com.

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Pass Wizard Now Supports One-Time Password Authentication

10月

6日

We’re pleased to announce that Pass Wizard now supports one-time password (OTP) authentication. On top of text message two-factor authentication (SMS 2FA), it’s now easier for you to add another layer of security using common authenticator apps to generate a new OTP every 30 seconds.

How to Enable OTP Authentication

otp authentication pass wizard interface

To enable OTP authentication in Pass Wizard:

Log in to Pass Wizard
Go to your settings page in the upper right corner
Under General -> Multi-factor authentication, select Authenticator App option
Connect your account to your choice of authenticator app by either scanning the QR code or manually entering the key. While Pass Wizard’s new OTP authentication should support all authenticator apps, we recommend:

Google Authenticator

Microsoft Authenticator

2FA Authenticator (2FAS)

Enter the code displayed in your authenticator app to confirm the connection

After you successfully connect your account, Pass Wizard will prompt you to enter the one-time password displayed in your authenticator app the next time you sign in.

What is Pass Wizard?

pass wizard login on laptop and authenticator app open on cell phone

Pass Wizard is a password management system designed and developed by PSPINC that allows you to store passwords securely. With the free account, you can store up to 30 passwords. If you upgrade to the paid Pro account, you can save an unlimited number of passwords and gain access to our group sharing features, which include sharing specific passwords with a group.

To safely protect your data, Pass Wizard uses a multi-factor authentication (MFA) system via SMS or OTP, designed with ultra-high security and encryption technology. We will continue to not only improve Pass Wizard’s easy functionality, but also its security measures. If you still haven’t signed up for Pass Wizard, sign up for free today!

Pacific Software Publishing, Inc.

1404 140th Place N.E., Bellevue, WA 98007

PSPINC Creates Tools For Your Business

Pacific Software Publishing, Inc. is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington and provides domain, web, and email hosting to more than 40,000 companies of all sizes around the world. We design and develop our own software and are committed to helping businesses of all sizes grow and thrive online. For more information you can contact us at 800-232-3989, by email at info@pspinc.com or visit us online at https://www.pspinc.com.

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Announcement: DENREI’s 5th App Release Out Now!

9月

7日

We’re excited to announce that we’ve updated our mobile app for our secure online community platform, DENREI! For users in both the U.S. and Japan, the app's available for download in the App Store. If you already have the app, please update the latest version from the app store.

In this fifth app release, we’ve made the following updates:

Added a push notification to inform members about new followers and follow requests. If a user has the "Require approval for members to follow your emails" setting on, a follow request push notification will appear. This allows users to be aware of new followers without having to open the application.

Made various UI improvements and bug fixes.

To learn more about DENREI's amazing features, head over to our blog announcement blog post. To sign up, download the free DENREI app today! Only available for iOS users.

Pacific Software Publishing, Inc.

1404 140th Place N.E., Bellevue, WA 98007

PSPINC Creates Tools For Your Business

Pacific Software Publishing, Inc. is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington and provides domain, web, and email hosting to more than 40,000 companies of all sizes around the world. We design and develop our own software and are committed to helping businesses of all sizes grow and thrive online. For more information you can contact us at 800-232-3989, by email at info@pspinc.com or visit us online at https://www.pspinc.com.

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Announcement: DENREI 4th App Release Out Now!

8月

23日

Today, we’ve updated our mobile app for our online community platform, DENREI! For users in both the U.S. and Japan, the app's available for download in the App Store.

In this new fourth app release, we’ve made the following updates:

Improved the UI/UX of DENREI’s “Compose” feature

Users will get a complete look at who they’re following and who their followers are when they click the + button in the “To” field.

As for our newer direct message feature, members can now send them to single or multiple recipients, including members they’re following and their followers.

The “Require approval for members to follow your emails” feature will now be a default setting for new users.

The privacy notice will now display below images when members attach them to their broadcasts.

To learn more about DENREI's amazing features, head over to our blog announcement blog post. To sign up, download the free DENREI app today! Only available for iOS users.

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Announcement: DENREI Mobile App Updates

6月

28日

Today, we’re excited to share with you that we’ve updated the mobile app for our online community platform, DENREI! The app is available for users in both the U.S. and Japan. In this new update, we added a new one-to-one messaging feature!

With this new feature, DENREI users can now choose who they send broadcasts to instead of just sending them to all their followers. The default option will still be for users to send messages to their entire audience. But users will now have the option to send it to a member a user is following, or to themselves to test a broadcast. This new update also includes changes made to how DENREI looks in the app store. We’ve shared new screenshot images to better show what the user interface looks like and added more to the app description in the App Store as well.

To learn more about the other amazing features DENREI has to offer, please check out our announcement blog post. To sign up, download the free DENREI app today! Only available for iOS users.

Pacific Software Publishing, Inc.

1404 140th Place N.E., Bellevue, WA 98007

PSPINC Creates Tools For Your Business

Pacific Software Publishing, Inc. is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington and provides domain, web, and email hosting to more than 40,000 companies of all sizes around the world. We design and develop our own software and are committed to helping businesses of all sizes grow and thrive online. For more information you can contact us at 800-232-3989, by email at info@pspinc.com or visit us online at https://www.pspinc.com.

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Japanese Version of the DENREI App Now Available

5月

19日

Following last month’s release of the English version of our new DENREI app, we’re pleased to announce that a Japanese version is now available! With this new update, people in Japan can now try our app, DENREI.

With DENREI, users can only exchange messages with other DENREI members. Using the power of email, DENREI is the securest way to send and receive messages. We designed DENREI specifically to prevent the abundance of spam issues traditional email faces as well as non-delivery. Currently, the app is limited to iOS users, but it’s now available for our customers in Japan through the Japanese app store. Download the app and sign up for DENREI today.

Pacific Software Publishing, Inc.

1404 140th Place N.E., Bellevue, WA 98007

PSPINC Creates Tools For Your Business

Pacific Software Publishing, Inc. is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington and provides domain, web, and email hosting to more than 40,000 companies of all sizes around the world. We design and develop our own software and are committed to helping businesses of all sizes grow and thrive online. For more information you can contact us at 800-232-3989, by email at info@pspinc.com or visit us online at https://www.pspinc.com.

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What is Augmented Reality (AR)?

4月

27日

We’ve all heard of virtual reality (VR), especially with conversations around the metaverse getting more frequent. But augmented reality (AR) is similar. Rather than immersing people in a fully virtual world, it incorporates objects from the real-world environment and enhances them. By mapping three-dimensional virtual objects into the real world, it blends virtual objects into the real world. It can trigger your other senses like touch, smell, and even taste, but most AR technology augments what you see and what you hear.

Types of AR Devices

someone holding a phone open to the Pokémon GO app

There are two types of AR devices: head-mounted displays and smartphones. The best examples of head-mounted AR devices right now are the Microsoft HoloLens 2 and the Magic Leap 2. Both Microsoft’s Hololens and Magic Leap One allow you to move holograms through touch and grasp while wearing the device on your head. The device itself looks very similar to VR devices, but instead of a full headset, it’s just AR glasses. Unfortunately, it has a similar setback as a VR headset: it’s a bulky device to put on your head. Additionally, people have mixed feelings about wearing AR glasses all day.

AR on smartphones or even a tablet is much simpler as well as cheaper. Almost everyone nowadays has a cell phone, which comes with a built-in camera and access to mobile apps. The biggest successes in AR technology, regarding it being on a smartphone, are the apps, Pokémon GO and the IKEA Place app. With the game Pokémon GO, users can see Pokémon in the real world through their phones when catching them. But despite the app’s major success, most users immediately turned off the AR features for one big reason: it drains your phone’s battery life. The IKEA Place app, however, allows users to see what furniture looks like in their homes. With interior design being a big part of why customers buy furniture, it’s a smart application. With the app, they have a better idea of how the piece of furniture will look in different rooms and it’ll look good with their existing furniture.

The Future of AR

While AR technology’s gotten more popular over the past few years, there is still plenty to be done to improve it. Moving forward, the customer’s experience will evolve when engaging the senses, namely touching, hearing, and seeing will be improved. Especially when it comes to motion gesture technology, which is perhaps the most appealing aspect of AR technology right now. With the glasses, developers are working on widening the user’s view, so it’ll extend it to the rest of their peripheral vision.

While the glasses look futuristic, they’re bulky. The fact that it’s not a fully virtual reality makes customers hesitant when purchasing them. There’s also the added factor that AR glasses aren’t cheap. It’s not currently priced for customers, rather they’re for the military and medical practitioners, who use them for training and surgeries. While Pokémon GO’s use of AR technology leaves much to be desired, using AR on a mobile device has proven to be successful in other industries like retail. So, while AR glasses as a device don’t seem to be gaining any traction among customers, the smartphone application is where AR technology can grow further.

Pacific Software Publishing, Inc.

1404 140th Place N.E., Bellevue, WA 98007

PSPINC Creates Tools For Your Business

Pacific Software Publishing, Inc. is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington and provides domain, web, and email hosting to more than 40,000 companies of all sizes around the world. We design and develop our own software and are committed to helping businesses of all sizes grow and thrive online. For more information you can contact us at 800-232-3989, by email at info@pspinc.com or visit us online at https://www.pspinc.com.

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PSPINC What’s New Newsletter Vol. 112 “DENREI’s New Mobile App”

4月

22日

Last week, we announced that one of our online communities, DENREI, just launched a mobile app! We still have the browser version available, but we’ve created the app specifically to improve users’ experience. With the app, the sign-up and account set-up process is simpler, eliminating the need for an email client. It also comes with some additional features, making it easier to connect and converse with other members.

On the new DENREI app, users can easily send messages to their followers and read other community members’ broadcasts. DENREI was built for users looking to build and connect with unique and exclusive online communities.

For a full breakdown of some of the amazing features with DENREI’s new mobile app, please check out our announcement blog post.

So, download the free DENREI app today! Only available in the U.S on iOS.

Pacific Software Publishing, Inc.

1404 140th Place N.E., Bellevue, WA 98007

PSPINC Creates Tools For Your Business

Pacific Software Publishing, Inc. is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington and provides domain, web, and email hosting to more than 40,000 companies of all sizes around the world. We design and develop our own software and are committed to helping businesses of all sizes grow and thrive online. For more information you can contact us at 800-232-3989, by email at info@pspinc.com or visit us online at https://www.pspinc.com.