PC Magazine 08.2019

(Michael S) #1

When you create a new secure account or update a weak password, you don’t
want to strain your brain trying to come up with something strong and unique.
Why bother? You don’t have to remember it. All but one of our top-rated
products include a built-in random password generator. Make sure your
generated passwords are at least 16 characters long; too many products default
to a shorter length.


Entering a password like @2a&AY8mePu8HU@H on your smartphone’s tiny
keyboard can be tough. Fortunately, most of our top password managers sync
across all your Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS devices. A few even let you
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master password. Most include some form of two-factor authentication, be it
biometric, SMS-based, Google Authenticator, or something else.


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email address, phone number, and so on. Most of the top-rated products
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you don’t have to type. Think about how many sites you go to that want the
same information; this feature is a huge time-saver.


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knows if the site is storing your deets securely? Equifax certainly didn’t. Let the
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