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My brother told me to stop using the same password for everything back in 2010.
I thought it was a pain and kept using 'Sparky78' for my email, bank, and even my old work login. A few years later, my email got hacked and they got into my PayPal because I had reused it. What's a good way you keep track of different passwords now without it being a big hassle?
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kevin_williams6mo ago
Yeah, that's a rough way to learn the lesson. A tech podcast I listen to always says a password manager is the only sane option now. It feels like extra work at the start, but it automates the whole headache of creating and remembering different codes. You just end up with better security on autopilot.
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scott.alex4mo ago
Totally second what @kevin_williams said, password managers are the only way to go after a lesson like that.
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emma_jones6mo ago
Ugh, that's the worst, been there. I finally caved and got a password manager last year. It feels like a hassle at first, but now I just have to remember one strong master password. The app fills everything in for me on sites and my phone, and it makes crazy strong, different passwords for each account. Total game changer, way easier than getting your stuff stolen.
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tara_martin6mo ago
Seriously, password managers are a lifesaver. I used to write all mine down in a notebook like a total dinosaur. The peace of mind knowing everything is locked down with different codes is worth the setup time. It's one of those things you don't realize you need until you start using it.
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