I take a layered approach. One password for all the stuff that isn't really important like sites I visit a few times and then leave. One password for sites I trust and use on a regular basis, but where a compromised password isn't the end of the world. HN is in this category. Seperate and strong passwords for stuff that matters, like netbanking, gmail, etc. To remember these I have a system set up so that the passwor…
Same here. I've written up my methods here, which are similar in spirit, but not the same in execution. Basic level password example: "pi975315703" -> alpha-numeric, easy to remember because I have typed it a billion times. Medium strength: "C0caC0la1s Coca Cola (upper case because it is a company) is not as good as pie always use 0 for o and 1 for i. High Strength: "9T&11E:ttttttttteeeeeeeeeee+pi975315703" -> all I…
Re: Ask HN: How to you create and manage passwords?
#61Just hope you don't lose (or lose access to) the university textbook :)