How to Increase Computer Password Strength  

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created by kalynna 2009-07-18 05:38:35 am

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Selecting a password or better still a pass phrase, should be a considered and thoughtful process. Generating strong passwords demands skill and some knowledge. * At least 8 characters. * Use alpha-numeric, punctuation characters and spaces.

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submitted by kalynna 2009-07-18 05:38:35 am    

 



The best way to increase password strength is to use a program to manage and create them. I have over 600 passwords, and I only need to remember my "master" password to get to them. I use 1Password on my Mac and KeePass on Windows.

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submitted by MarketCoder 2009-07-21 11:03:28 am    

What do you know about that?

 

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