Many of us hate the process of coming up with usernames and passwords to get into places in the web we have been drawn to or stumble upon just trying to comment on a news article.
Well, as my best half says, "never can remember them" and "just say I lost it and they let me make a new one". If that is the way you are, you are making a big mistake, especially if you do financial transactions online.
I, myself have 99% of the usernames and passwords written down in a log so they are always at my fingertips, not the edge of my memory.
Even so, I have the problem of keeping the same passwords year after year and that could become a problem with the increase of identity or password theft. You could end up losing your shirt (and your wife's blouse) in the process if you are not password-wise.
A friend writes a blog at gonnasayit . com and his Jan 16 2013 article is titled "It’s Time To Change Your Passwords" and explains the ins and outs of the proper passwords to use. You can find it by going to the bottom of the blog page and clicking on the circle with "2" in it. Scroll to the bottom of that page or near there. Also he gives a couple of websites to help you choose, and test, your new passwords for secure rating.
Go there if you need help or just interested. Enjoy .
PS: for those who are or wanna-be geeks, twit.tv has a plethora of subject matter in security, electronics entertainment, gadgets of the latest variety. Lots of shows to watch there. TWiTSecurityNow on youtube.
Those who like to tinker sometimes, Ifixit . com is one place to go
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