Mr. Silly Posted August 26, 2020 Share #1 Posted August 26, 2020 I understand the need but it is still a PIA. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman564™ Posted August 26, 2020 Share #2 Posted August 26, 2020 I don't have to do that 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted August 26, 2020 Share #3 Posted August 26, 2020 Passwords are digital albatrosses! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted August 26, 2020 Share #4 Posted August 26, 2020 Most of my stuff is set up with facial recognition on my phone but if I use another device it’s a pita. My iPad is ok, it uses a thumbprint. I hate passwords and everyone wants them longer and more difficult to type. Must have both upper and lower case, numbers and special characters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted August 26, 2020 Share #5 Posted August 26, 2020 I have to change mine at work often too. My trick is to put a number at the end of my password and just change that number. For example: ChrislPword1 then becomes ChrislPword2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerrySTL ★ Posted August 26, 2020 Share #6 Posted August 26, 2020 2 lower, 2 upper, 2 numerical, 2 special characters. At least 16 characters and no repeating. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted August 26, 2020 Share #7 Posted August 26, 2020 2 minutes ago, JerrySTL said: 2 lower, 2 upper, 2 numerical, 2 special characters. At least 16 characters and no repeating. And then write it on a sticky and put it next to your keyboard as you will never remember it! 😁 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted August 26, 2020 Share #8 Posted August 26, 2020 8 minutes ago, JerrySTL said: 2 lower, 2 upper, 2 numerical, 2 special characters. At least 16 characters and no repeating. Does it include a secret handshake? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Silly Posted August 26, 2020 Author Share #9 Posted August 26, 2020 23 minutes ago, ChrisL said: I have to change mine at work often too. My trick is to put a number at the end of my password and just change that number. For example: ChrislPword1 then becomes ChrislPword2. I have the first 3 characters be the 3 character month the password expires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerrySTL ★ Posted August 26, 2020 Share #10 Posted August 26, 2020 26 minutes ago, Longjohn said: Does it include a secret handshake? Well there is 2-factor authentication after typing in the password. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tizeye Posted August 26, 2020 Share #11 Posted August 26, 2020 57 minutes ago, ChrisL said: And then write it on a sticky and put it next to your keyboard as you will never remember it! 😁 THIS! And do they realize they actually simplified it. At work, which required similar, but prohibited special characters, it came down to keyboard patterns. Started out with "Qwerty (then move up for numbers) 65" next month was "Asdfgh76". After using those similar sequences up, and it remembered for over a year, moved to a different - up and down - pattern with first letter always the required capital. "Zaq12wsx" then walk across the keyboard "Xsw23edc". Of course, I no longer work there and don't have to have the frequent changes. However, they switched e-mail to Microsoft Office Outlook and suddenly required that my phone had an 8 digit passcode. Still having to deal with that despite removing their email. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted August 26, 2020 Share #12 Posted August 26, 2020 1 hour ago, Mr. Grumpy said: I understand the need but it is still a PIA. What's the need? Other than some desire to annoy people? I tend to just increment the number value in the password. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickinMD ★ Posted August 26, 2020 Share #13 Posted August 26, 2020 I have a number of obscure phrases I rotate through as passwords and use a couple different algorithms to change a to @ or L or i to 1 or capitalize certain letters or add a couple letters from the site the password is for in a certain way. For example, the Declaration of Independence begins "When in the course..." - it's not obscure enough for me to actually use it, so it's a good example to use here. If I was using it for the site of, say, Banco de Peru (assume there is such a thing), the password might become When1nthec0ur$eba. That gives me an easy to remember, 17 characters password with upper and lower case letters, numbers and a special character plus the "ba" for Banco to throw someone off if they somehow figure out "When in the course." Still, some thought has to go into the choice of passwords. For sites like Amazon, I have a much different password for logging onto Amazon than I do for the website of the Amazon Store Card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted August 26, 2020 Share #14 Posted August 26, 2020 2 hours ago, Mr. Grumpy said: I understand the need but it is still a PIA. better than an IPA. How do people drink that swill? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted August 26, 2020 Share #15 Posted August 26, 2020 I had to change my fingerprints and facial ID the other day. Witness Protection Program is such a PITA. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted August 26, 2020 Share #16 Posted August 26, 2020 Funny when I logged in today I got the change your password prompt... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted August 26, 2020 Share #17 Posted August 26, 2020 1 minute ago, ChrisL said: Funny when I logged in today I got the change your password prompt... I got it yesterday but have 30 days to do it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted August 26, 2020 Share #18 Posted August 26, 2020 1 hour ago, jsharr said: I had to change my fingerprints and facial ID the other day. Witness Protection Program is such a PITA. At some point it just makes sense to remove your fingerprints all together. I'm surprised you're still bothering with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted August 26, 2020 Share #19 Posted August 26, 2020 2 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: At some point it just makes sense to remove your fingerprints all together. I'm surprised you're still bothering with them. I am using yours right now. Expect a call from the NSA any minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted August 26, 2020 Share #20 Posted August 26, 2020 1 hour ago, jsharr said: I had to change my fingerprints and facial ID the other day. Witless Protection Program is such a PITA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted August 26, 2020 Share #21 Posted August 26, 2020 I keep thinking aboot an online password manager but I keep thinking of all the data breaches. In a security fit a few months ago I changed this one to something very complex, so if I disappear suddenly, that is the most likely reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted August 26, 2020 Share #22 Posted August 26, 2020 2 hours ago, JerrySTL said: Well there is 2-factor authentication after typing in the password. I turn it on wherever possible, and it is definitely on the financial stuff. It's a no-brainer and almost just as easy. Log in, get a text with another PIN/code, get past security. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerrySTL ★ Posted August 26, 2020 Share #23 Posted August 26, 2020 5 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: I turn it on wherever possible, and it is definitely on the financial stuff. It's a no-brainer and almost just as easy. Log in, get a text with another PIN/code, get past security. Same here but it can be a PITA at work when the computer times out in 15 minutes of non-use. Had 3 factor at one job. Password, security card, and text code. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted August 26, 2020 Share #24 Posted August 26, 2020 14 minutes ago, Philander Seabury said: I see what you did there. If the shoe fits.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen ★ Posted August 26, 2020 Share #25 Posted August 26, 2020 I use a mnemonic formula to come up with my passwords. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Silly Posted August 26, 2020 Author Share #26 Posted August 26, 2020 2 hours ago, Razors Edge said: What's the need? Other than some desire to annoy people? I tend to just increment the number value in the password. It is in case someone managed to learn your password. It limits the vulnerability of the system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted August 26, 2020 Share #27 Posted August 26, 2020 1 hour ago, Razors Edge said: I got it yesterday but have 30 days to do it I have a week but I just changed it before I forget & lock myself out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted August 27, 2020 Share #28 Posted August 27, 2020 We need to change every 3 months. It's a pain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdc2000 Posted August 27, 2020 Share #29 Posted August 27, 2020 https://dilbert.com/search_results?terms=Mordac+Password 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted August 27, 2020 Share #30 Posted August 27, 2020 On 8/26/2020 at 8:40 AM, Mr. Grumpy said: I understand the need but it is still a PIA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikeguy Posted August 27, 2020 Share #31 Posted August 27, 2020 On 8/26/2020 at 9:20 AM, JerrySTL said: 2 lower, 2 upper, 2 numerical, 2 special characters. At least 16 characters and no repeating. Left over habit from work? I thought you retired? Or did you retire like @BR46? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerrySTL ★ Posted August 27, 2020 Share #32 Posted August 27, 2020 4 minutes ago, Bikeguy said: Left over habit from work? I thought you retired? Or did you retire like @BR46? Still retired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted August 27, 2020 Share #33 Posted August 27, 2020 I had a nice quiet evening yesterday as I forgot to update the Pword on my phone so email wasn’t pushing to it. Came into a maelstrom of messages tho! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikeguy Posted August 27, 2020 Share #34 Posted August 27, 2020 54 minutes ago, JerrySTL said: Still retired. OK.. you just like complicated passwords. I've started using 2 factor authentication where possible. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR46 Posted August 27, 2020 Share #35 Posted August 27, 2020 1 hour ago, Bikeguy said: Left over habit from work? I thought you retired? Or did you retire like @BR46? I'm re-retired Today was my last day of working part time at the school. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted August 27, 2020 Share #36 Posted August 27, 2020 1 hour ago, Bikeguy said: I've started using 2 factor authentication where possible. It's an option here, I decided not to turn it on. @jsharr can barely type his name, not gonna make him jump through those hoops. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted August 27, 2020 Share #37 Posted August 27, 2020 10 minutes ago, Square Wheels said: It's an option here, I decided not to turn it on. @jsharr can barely type his name, not gonna make him jump through those hoops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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