by Marilyn | Aug 12, 2021 | Article, Explainer, iPad, iPhone, Mac, password manager, passwords, Security
We constantly say, “Use a password manager!” for good reason. Password managers make it easy to generate, store, and enter strong passwords. You don’t have to decide whether or not your password is strong or weak, remember it, and type it accurately every time you log...
by Marilyn | Feb 17, 2021 | 1Password, Article, How-To, iOS, Mac, password manager, passwords, productivity, Security
We’ve long recommended that everyone use a password manager like 1Password instead of attempting to memorize or write down passwords. Although there are other password managers, 1Password is the leading solution for Apple users, thanks to a focus on macOS and iOS from...
by Marilyn | Jan 21, 2021 | 1Password, Article, iCloud Keychain, LastPass, password manager, Phishing, Security, Solution, updates
Happy New Year! For many of us, the start of a new year is an opportunity to reflect on fresh habits we’d like to adopt. Although we certainly support any resolutions you may have made to get enough sleep, eat healthy, and exercise, could we suggest a few more that...
by Marilyn | Jul 8, 2019 | password manager, passwords, Security, Tip
One of the big no-nos with passwords is sending them to other people as plain text in email or a text message conversation. You presumably trust your recipient with the password, but what if their email was hacked or phone stolen? Instead, always use a site like...
by Marilyn | Jun 7, 2019 | 1Password, Article, Explainer, iCloud Keychain, iOS, LastPass, Mac, password manager, passwords, Security
We often recommend using a password manager like 1Password or LastPass, but we’ve gotten a few questions asking why we’re so adamant about this. Lots of people think that all they need to do to keep their online accounts secure is create a single password with some...
by Marilyn | Jan 21, 2019 | iOS 12, LastPass, password manager, productivity
For security reasons, we always recommend that you use a password manager like 1Password or LastPass to generate, store, and enter strong passwords in your Web browser. We hope you’ve been doing that because iOS 12 has a fabulous new feature that lets you enter...