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geekhack Community => New Members => Topic started by: adsimilisjesu on Tue, 07 July 2020, 13:49:00

Title: Hello
Post by: adsimilisjesu on Tue, 07 July 2020, 13:49:00

hey there, complete n00b checking in from the bay area. been lurking these forums for a long time and finally gathered up the courage to remember another user name/password combination :)

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: switchnollie on Tue, 07 July 2020, 15:25:59

Welcome :)

Let's hope you don't forget this one :p

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: adsimilisjesu on Thu, 09 July 2020, 03:42:35

hahaha, the struggle is real

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: jamster on Thu, 09 July 2020, 04:23:13

Password Managers, the only way to fly on the internet.

PS: Welcome :)

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: adsimilisjesu on Thu, 09 July 2020, 14:39:41

i am like paradoxically uneasy with stuff like lastpass, b/c then im like what if THEY get hacked. and unfortunately, 2fa isn't popular yet. but you're right, that's the best we have at this time

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: badnewsblair on Thu, 09 July 2020, 14:57:56

Bitwarden, LastPass, 1Password, etc. Password Managers are you friend!

And welcome!

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: adsimilisjesu on Thu, 09 July 2020, 18:25:43

thank you, i appreciate being part of such a positive and friendly community. hope i can start to give back with some experience soon

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: jamster on Sun, 12 July 2020, 20:34:40

Quote from: adsimilisjesu on Thu, 09 July 2020, 14:39:41

i am like paradoxically uneasy with stuff like lastpass, b/c then im like what if THEY get hacked. and unfortunately, 2fa isn't popular yet. but you're right, that's the best we have at this time

Fair point.

If you're reasonably paranoid, 2FA hardware keys like Yubikey work with the major password managers.