I don't understand why people jump through so many hoops and complexities when it comes to passwords. Like "seasonal" passwords described in this article. Multiple friends have told me they have an "algorithm" they use to derive their password for any website (it's basically a manual mental hash of some base password and the website name). Other friends have told me they keep a rotation of 3-5 passwords and have a rule for which to use for certain types of websites.
Like, I really don't get it. Why not just use a password manager. I always tell these people to just sign up for a password manager and they always resist and say no. I must be missing something obvious.
Just use a password manager! Basically all password managers will generate a random string for a password when you add a new credential. You never even have to look at it or know what it is.
Like, I really don't get it. Why not just use a password manager. I always tell these people to just sign up for a password manager and they always resist and say no. I must be missing something obvious.
Edit: And just as I posted this comment, another bizarre personal strategy for creating passwords: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39335853
Just use a password manager! Basically all password managers will generate a random string for a password when you add a new credential. You never even have to look at it or know what it is.