#982 – No, Don’t Write Down Passwords

I was shocked

And disappointed.

A major publication, I suspect many of you may get, made a recommendation that just makes no sense. It goes against what I, and many others in my role have been recommending for years.

Of all the ways to manage your passwords they suggested what I consider to be the worst. (Though perhaps not for the reason you might assume.)

No, Don't Write Down Passwords has my reasoning.

Also this week

• More than one anti-malware tool?
• Login with Facebook?
• Lost access to your password vault?
• Google Account hacked?

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TEH Podcast

This week: 3D without goggles (I'm skeptical), Mastondon and Threads and TikTok and Facebook and ... Usenet? iPhone 15 and USB-C. and of course our weekly segments "Ain't it Cool", and some Blatant Self Promotion.

TEH 202: Burning man mud, so much social media, new iPhone?

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No, Don't Write Down Passwords
My thoughts on why some bad advice is very bad advice.

The world's largest magazine dispensed some bad tech advice. Here's why I so strongly disagree.
Read: No, Don't Write Down Passwords

Also This Week on Ask Leo!

Do I Need More Than One Anti-malware Tool? Belt and suspenders?
It's tempting to think more is better when it comes to security software. In reality, too many can cause trouble. Read: Do I Need More Than One Anti-malware Tool?

Should I Log In With Facebook? Only if it's the only option.
Many sites make it easy to log in by using your Facebook or other account credentials. It's easy -- but is it safe? Read: Should I Log In With Facebook?

What Should I Do If I Lose Access to My Password Vault? It's not the end of the world. At worst, it's an annoyance.
Losing access to your password vault is something you can recover from. Read: What Should I Do If I Lose Access to My Password Vault?

Google Account Hacked? What You Need to Do NOW! Move quickly.
Google/Gmail account hacks happen. Take these steps to recover your account and prevent it from being hacked again. Read: Google Account Hacked? What You Need to Do NOW!

Back Up Smartphone Photos Using Dropbox Avoid losing everything if you lose your phone.
Smartphones are a popular way to take snapshots and videos. Tools like Dropbox are great for making sure those are backed up automatically. Read: Back Up Smartphone Photos Using Dropbox

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Back Up Smartphone Photos Using Dropbox Smartphones are a popular way to take snapshots and videos. Tools like Dropbox are great for making sure those are backed up automatically. Watch: Back Up Smartphone Photos Using Dropbox

Google Account Hacked? What You Need to Do NOW! Google/Gmail account hacks happen. Take these steps to recover your account and prevent it from being hacked again. Watch: Google Account Hacked? What You Need to Do NOW!

What Should I Do If I Lose Access To My Password Vault? Losing access to your password vault is something you can recover from. Watch: What Should I Do If I Lose Access To My Password Vault?

Should I Log In With Facebook? Many sites make it easy to log in with your Facebook or other account credentials. It's easy -- but should you? Watch: Should I Log In With Facebook?

No, Don't Write Down Passwords The world's largest magazine dispensed some bad tech advice. Here's why I so strongly disagree. Watch: No, Don't Write Down Passwords

Do I Need More than One Anti-malware Tool? It's tempting to think more is better when it comes to security software. In reality, too many can cause trouble. Watch: Do I Need More than One Anti-malware Tool?

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