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I use an app based 2FA for that.

Maybe I’ll look into a YubiKey though. My problem is that I’m halfway in my own personal transition from USB A to USB C

App based 2FA is still more vulnerable to phishing than a U2F key, because it relies on the user to check they are entering the code into the right website.

It's also faster and easier (no pulling out your phone, getting a code, typing it in, just touch the key).

Plus, the keys have other features (GPG keys, etc...) which can be useful.

Ah, I didn’t know that u2F was even more phish-proof. Good to know!

I wish you successful personal transition, why you skipped USB B ?

Because host machines don’t have USB B connectors, you typically only see them on hubs and printers.

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