If you use Google services, and you don't want anyone raiding or wrecking your account and services--not to mention your life--Google two-step verification security is for you.

Two-factor authentication: How to use apps, security keys, and other methods instead of a phone number.

While two-factor authentication can be time-consuming to set up for every account, it's relatively straightforward to set up and use, and well worth the effort.

Two-factor authentication and verification, or 2FA, can help keep your accounts safe from hackers. Here's what it is and how to use it.