Password Managers

A good password should be at least 8 characters long, be alphanumeric, use special characters, not written down on a post-it, and of course you should never use the same password for more than one site. Most of us have no doubt heard this advice before, but how many actually follow it? The good news is that you can make it much easier to create and store secure passwords by installing a password manager add-on to your web browser. 

What these managers feature is secure password generation so you can easily replace all your insecure passwords with secure ones. All your passwords are stored in an encrypted "vault" which you open using the one and only password you have to remember now, the password to your password manager of choice. These add-ons can also help you fill out forms and securely store credit card numbers and other information if you so choose.

 Here are two quick options for password managers:

Lastpass: Avalibe as an add-on compatible with all major web browsers and operating systems, including iOS and Android. It comes in both free and paid flavors.

1password: This one is a sandalone  application for Windows & Mac as well as Android & iOS. It has a 30-day free trial or you can buy it upfront.