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I would prefer one from Apple as well, but mostly because my laptop (which was built by Apple) only has USB-C ports, so carrying an USB-A adapter, like the one shown in the picture [1], would be a deal breaker for me and many others. Something like the YubiKey 4C Nano [2] would be good.

[1] https://i.imgur.com/79ojvAK.jpg

[2] https://www.yubico.com/product/yubikey-4-series/#yubikey-4c-...

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If you're clever about it, you can do U2F using the secure enclave built into touchID. You don't even need a separate device.

I’ve been interested in setting something like this up. Are you aware of software that exists for it already?

Isn't it incredibly risky to leave it in-port? If the laptop is stolen, the thief also gets all your logins...

If someone has physical access, isn't it considered compromised anyway?

If it gets stolen, and the thief is actually trying to take over your accounts, then the process of proving that you are the rightful owner is probably easier if you have the key than if the thief has both the laptop and the key.

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