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usonian

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6. At the very least, encrypt the file. If you make a printout for emergencies, lock it up physically.

Reply to PoindexterOglethorpe (Reply #4)

Wed Oct 22, 2025, 12:08 PM

Wednesday

Password manager apps are designed to do this, and some synch across devices.

Password managers are also free or cheap.

I manage the app's "vault" file (and/or copies) and trust nobody else to manage them (you saw what happened when Amazon AWS faceplanted)

Safe Computing!

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Why You Should Swap Passwords for Passphrases [View all] Passages Wednesday OP

Let's see what xkcd has to say. usonian Wednesday #1

Great post, thank you. Passages Wednesday #2

Glad to help. usonian Wednesday #3

I keep a file of passwords on my computer. PoindexterOglethorpe Wednesday #4

For every new account of any type one needs a password. Passages Wednesday #5

At the very least, encrypt the file. If you make a printout for emergencies, lock it up physically. usonian Wednesday #6

I understand the need for passwords. PoindexterOglethorpe Thursday #7

Do you back up to a cloud provider? Do you click on odd links? Do you email yourself the file? usonian Thursday #8

I do far less on line than anyone else who is not an actual luddite. PoindexterOglethorpe Thursday #9

Great response. In 1970 or so, there was this draft .... Aerospace and other fun stuff came later. usonian Thursday #10