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Before you can sign into your Google account from a new computer or device, you have to enter a verification code that Google sends to your phone.
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For example, when you try to log in to a Gmail account from an unrecognized location, Google will text you a code you need to enter.
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To open a door fitted with the latest U.S. government-certified lock from high-end Swiss lock manufacturer Kaba, an employee must both enter a code up to eight digits long, then swipe a unique identity card coded to comply with a new standard that requires an extra layer of security, one designed to track individual staffers and make covert intrusion harder than ever.
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That way, if anyone wants to start pushing tunes (or apps) to your sound system, you have to enter a four-digit code of your choosing.
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Rather than visiting a kiosk to rent a bike, you'll be able to use a smartphone app to locate some available wheels, with position information broadcast by a built-in GPS. Once you find a bike you want to rent, the system will send an unlock code to your handset, which you'll enter into a handlebar-mounted PIN pad.
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Once on board, log on to the Gogo system and enter the code DIETCOKEGOGO for a 30-minute trial.
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To set it up, you enter a 10-digit activation code included in the packaging, which you can use with as many gadgets as you like.
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Consumers simply visit the website, select a project and then enter their unique code to make the donation.
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My Next Move for Veterans, a new online resource that allows veterans to enter their military occupation code and discover civilian occupations for which they are well qualified.
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All you have to do is download the app and register a credit card, enter VOTEHAILO as a promo code and the discount is applied instantly.
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