Plug In, Log On: Part 2

Username & Password Security

Sam “The RV Internet Man” Matzen teaches us how to set passwords safe enough to protect against the harshest hackers but still easy enough for our busy minds to remember. Finally, someone to make passwords safe and simple!

Check out all of Sam Matzen's 'Plug In, Log On' articles

Part 1: Connecting to the Internet

Part 2: Username & Password Security

Part 3: Email Security

Part 4: Phishing Attacks

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Charles (Hueytown)

Apr. 12, 2011 - 10:30 AM

This is a good way for me to remember passwords thank s

Marilyn (Nevada)

Feb. 05, 2011 - 06:22 PM

This is a GREAT idea. I spent a couple of hours changing mine over! One thing I ran into is the fact that some websites have only one word as their name (i.e. shutterfly, ebay,) so I used the first and last letters, and the rest as suggested by Sam.

Ann, Managing Editor (Tampa, FL)

Dec. 18, 2010 - 12:50 PM

Sam says - In this instance I use a four character number and a one character lower case character. For instance an American Express password might be: MX4321a. Thank you for your comment and we hope this helps.

Tad (Brevard NC)

Dec. 14, 2010 - 12:47 PM

I liked your suggestion regarding an easy way to recall numerous passwords. How would you handle the fact some sites have different length requirements?

Bill (Grand Canyon)

Nov. 23, 2010 - 02:02 PM

Great idea Sam. Now to find my favorite SKU. What would you do if your initials were an anagram?