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 | 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 | Dec 7, 2018 | Article, email, Explainer, LastPass, passwords, Security, spam
Have you gotten an email message whose Subject line says something like “Change your password immediately! Your account has been hacked.”? If not, it may be only a matter of time before you do. It’s a scary message, especially because it contains one of your... 
by Marilyn | May 7, 2018 | 1Password, Explainer, LastPass, password manager, passwords, Security
Passwords are the bane of our modern existence. Nearly anything you want to do, it seems, calls for a password. As the Internet’s reach extends beyond computers and into phones, TVs, appliances, and even toys, we have to enter passwords with increasing frequency and...