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Confident Computing #845 - Why Password Managers are Safer than the Alternatives

This week's articles & videos

I understand the fear of password vaults, I really do. Putting all your eggs in one basket seems like a scary thing. Not only do I understand, but I hear it from readers all the time.

And yet, I am firmly convinced that using a password vault -- any reputible password manager -- is significantly safer than any of the alternatives you might be using.

This week's featured article, Why Password Managers are Safer than the Alternatives, explains why.

Also this week:

  • What to look at when video stutters, stops and starts, while you're watching it.
  • How to know if the email message that bounced back went to anyone at all.
  • Separating YouTube from Google. Possible, just not obvious.

TEH Podcast

Gary and I spent most of this week's episode geeking out over some of the new tech featured at this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES), and reminisce a little about in-person CES's in the past, and how we're kinda looking forward to getting back to a crowded tradeshow floor some day. All that, what we're reading, watching and playing, and more. TEH 124: Cool future gadgets out now at CES, good reading and board games.

I hope you're well & healthy. See you next week,

Leo

This Week's Featured Article

Why Password Managers are Safer than the Alternatives

Why Password Managers are Safer than the Alternatives
Password vaults really are your most secure solution

If you're not using a password manager, you're likely compromising your security more than necessary. Here's why using one is safer.

https://askleo.com/5555

Also This Week on Ask Leo!

Dealing With Video Starts and Stops While Watching: Two Common Causes and Three Possible Solutions
The things you need to look at and the things you can try

Dealing With Video Starts and Stops While Watching: Two Common Causes and Three Possible Solutions
There are common causes, and sometimes simple solutions, for a video that starts and stops as you watch it.
https://askleo.com/2981

Did My Bounced Message Get There?
All the Places Email Can Fail

Did My Bounced Message Get There?
When an email message comes back to you because of a problem, exactly who did or did not get the message can be confusing.
https://askleo.com/4723

Can I Have Different Passwords for YouTube and Gmail?
Keeping services separate is possible, perhaps just not obvious

Can I Have Different Passwords for YouTube and Gmail?
A Google account includes Gmail, YouTube, and much more. If you want to keep those services separate, you'll need separate Google accounts.
https://askleo.com/128674

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The Biggest Risk to Your Privacy Revealed

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https://youtu.be/6Hl1sjIBL3s

Can I Have Different Passwords for YouTube and Gmail?

A Google account includes Gmail, YouTube, and much more. If you want different passwords to keep those services separate, you'll need separate Google accounts.
https://youtu.be/AjGzoC8WnU4

Did My Bounced Message Get There? All the Places Email Can Fail

When a bounced email message comes back to you because of a problem, exactly who did or did not get the message can be confusing.
https://youtu.be/MnIvypSt2RM

Why Password Managers are Safer Than the Alternatives

If you're not using a password manager, you're likely compromising your security more than necessary. Here's why password managers are safer.
https://youtu.be/h_37XLfoHco

Dealing With Video Starts and Stops While Watching: Two Common Causes and Three Possible Solutions

There are common causes, and sometimes simple solutions, for a video that starts and stops as you watch it.
https://youtu.be/mni78AE4-mw

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