PASSWORD MANAGERS One of the most challenging things for people is keeping track of their passwords. Writing them in a book, or on a sticky note, or typing them into a file on your computer may get the job done, but is it a good idea to do this? Using the same password for multiple accounts may seem like an easy solution, but is it secure? Putting birthdays and/or names into your passwords may help you recall them, but is it safe to do this? The answer to these questions is a resounding, “no”. The smart way to go is to create complex, unique passwords for each of your accounts, to change them from time to time - and to store them in a password manager that you can access from your computer, phone or tablet. Password managers let you safely store your passwords directly on your device and/or in the cloud. For years, I recommended the LastPass password manager to clients. Beginning March 16, 2021, LastPass will be charging if you want to sync your passwords across all your devices. As a result, I have migrated my passwords to another cloud-based tool called BitWarden - one of the few remaining free ones that will sync across all of your devices. It works a little differently than LastPass, but it does the most important things for me - keeping my passwords safe and helping to keep my personal information secure. Whichever one you use, it doesn’t matter. Get rid of the notebook and sticky notes - start using a password manager. More reading: https://www.passwordmanager.com/