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[–] ultranaut 31 points 1 week ago (3 children)

Or, just use a password manager and simplify your life. Reusing any password is bad practice, even if the account doesn't seem important. Every account really should have a randomly generated unique password. A password manager solves all of these problems.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 days ago (1 children)

I've been using a password manager for years, and.I'd be lost without it, but honestly I think this is a temporary solution. What I want to see is a no password future, and just use the code given by your MFA app. Forget having a password at all. Interestingly Microsoft has been pushing for this and you can already drop passwords for personal 365 stuff I think.

[–] Rob 2 points 6 days ago

That’s what Passkeys are aiming to do.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 week ago

KeePassXC is such a lifesaver. Back up that local database a few safe places, and even the BS accounts got like 32 char passwords. Good for keeping notes too like "Why did I make an account here again?"

Like when healthcare or government stuff makes you have like 5 sign ups with various crappy contractors to access your basic crap lol.

[–] Bytemeister -3 points 1 week ago

Until the password manager gets compromised, or you lose access to your PW manager. In that case, you'll really wish you had implemented "Zone 3" of my plan.