Archive for the 'Password Strength' Category

Forgotten Password? Password Card Can Help

Monday, May 17th, 2010

One of the things I come across all the time is the XP forgotten password problem. Running a close second is the router forgotten password. Well, there’s a handy password card you can get that will allow you to remember your passwords in the future. Thanks to “A password reminder to carry with you” on [...]

Password Contest

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010

I’m going to usher in this second month of 2010 with a password challenge contest. There are two entry categories: The Top Ten List of Worst Passwords; and, the Strongest Short Easy-to-remember Password . One First Prize winner in each category will get a free copy of my Geek Toolkit. Here are the rules: Top [...]

Have You Checked Out the Password Meter?

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009

Unless you’re a subscriber to my list, you probably haven’t noticed the new page I added recently: Password Meter. It’s over there to the right just under the link to the Leave Feedback page. Go ahead, check it out; punch in some of the passwords you use and find out if they’re really as strong [...]