You’re probably wondering if password managers are really necessary. The short answer: Yes. The long answer: You may no longer be using the same easy-to-guess combo of your hometown and the year you graduated high school as a password for everything from your bank account to Neopets, but that doesn’t mean you have strong password…
If you’re looking for a simple and — dare I say — fun password manager, RememBear might be for you. It’s the first password manager I’ve seen that makes a game out of keeping your information safe and secure. RememBear takes its bear theme to the next level with puns, animated graphics, and bear achievements…
When LastPass announced it would be limiting its free users to syncing on one device type — users would now need to choose between accessing their passwords on mobile devices or on their computers, but they’d have to pay if they wanted to access them on both — many felt ambushed. I certainly did —…
Today’s best Dashlane deals Dashlane takes a different approach to password management than many of its competitors. Instead of relying on native apps that mostly store passwords on-device (although many password managers offer some kind of cloud-based syncing) the service mostly depends on the browser. Its main interface is a web app, and when it…
Today’s best Keeper Password Manager deals With the constant rise of new security threats, password managers have become even more of a necessity. While many people think of LastPass and 1Password as the first names in the space, Keeper is another excellent service with competitive pricing and a plethora of features. Keeper is worth considering…
Already using a password manager? Smart move—you’ve increased your security by not relying on written reminders, spreadsheets, or other insecure forms of tracking passwords. Don’t stop there, though. To fully benefit from the magic of a password manager, you should be using as many of its features as possible. When you do, strong, random passwords…
Windows 11 and Windows 10 both have solid built-in encryption, particularly if you use Bitlocker. However, encrypting your drive only protects against those who can’t log in to your account on your PC. What about those that do? Let’s say, for example, you have a family PC in the living room and you leave it…
It turns out the Raspberry Pi might be one of the best tools to have on hand for any network engineer. This maker, who goes by Mr.Smashy online, has created a USB Raspberry Pi password thief using a Raspberry Pi Zero W. The best Raspberry Pi projects have real-world applications and this one is ideal…