How to Create a Strong Password (That You Can Actually Remember)

Passwords are the first line of defense for almost everything you do online, and most people's are not good enough. This episode breaks down what makes a password strong, shares some surprisingly easy tricks for creating ones you can actually remember, and explains why the old approach of "one password for everything" is a problem.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why the days of short, simple passwords are over, and what the new standard looks like
• The "phrase method" for creating passwords that are both long and easy to remember
• How the first-letter trick works and why it creates surprisingly strong passwords
• Why you should use a different password for your email, banking, and other important accounts
• What kinds of passwords you should never use (your name, your pet's name, "password" -- yes, people still do this)
• Where to find reputable tools online for testing the strength of a password

This is part one of a two-part series on passwords. Part two covers password management software: how to stop memorizing and start letting a tool do the work.

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