Catherine Conner
Don’t Use These Passwords — Make a Better One!
Lots of people have asked me recently about how to choose secure passwords. Not only does this article show you some of the most common passwords in use (don’t EVER use any of those! 
) but includes a short video with some easy tips on how to create a secure, yet memorable, password.
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Centuries before the self-help movements began, people already understood the basic need to better themselves. Benjamin Franklin created what we would call a “to-do” list of 13 areas of his life he wanted to improve; he even charted his progress weekly. I think everyone will find at least a few of these familiar. It’s heartening
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about 1 year ago - 1 comment
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about 2 years ago - No comments
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