Passwords

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This Is How I Safely Share a Password While Keeping My Security Intact
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Try this the next time you have to share a password.

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Why Every Student Needs a Password Manager—and How to Use It

You need a password manager even if you don't think you do.

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Why a Passphrase Can Be Better Than a Password

Don't m3m0r1z3! annoying passwords any more.

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Why I Use 1Password

I trust 1Password more than my own memory.

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How I Self-Host a Synced Password Manager

Here's how you can avoid entrusting your passwords to third parties.

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Common Passwords You Should Never Use—These Take Less Than a Second to Crack

Still using “admin” as your password? So is everyone else.

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This Is My Favorite Android Password Manager

It's not the one that comes with my phone.

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5 Myths About Passwords You Should Stop Believing

Abc123 is a pretty bad option.

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9 Threats a Strong Password Still Doesn’t Protect Against

Your password’s solid. Attackers don’t care. These are the tricks they use to get in anyway.

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Too Many Passwords to Keep Track Of? Here's What to Do

Simplify your password life.

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How I Secure My Online Accounts By Telling Lies

Honesty is not the best (account security) policy.

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The Best Password Managers of 2025

Using a password manager will make your personal information more secure, but which are the best?

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World Password Day 2025: How-To Geek Helps You Protect Your Data

Now is the perfect time to make sure all your online accounts are secure.

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How Social Media Tricks You Into Giving Away Your Security Answers

Not every quiz or post you see on social media is harmless.

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5 Awesome and Free Offline Password Managers for Android

Take your passwords off the internet with these apps (and why you should.)

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Microsoft, Google, and Apple Want You to Use Passkeys—Should You?
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Passkeys are here to relieve you of the burden of passwords.

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Keeper Security Password Manager Review: Not My Number One
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There's a lot to like about this password manager, but it doesn't quite scratch that itch.

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The Best Password Managers for Families for 2024
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Password security for the whole family.

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