In this world of identity theft, password protection on all things computer is a must, but really, can't someone come up with a better system? Is that post-it note under your mouse pad, or under the keyboard, or maybe just blatently stuck to your monitor the best we can do in 2007?Where are the gadgets from the James Bond movies that scan your retina, or test for your DNA, or fingerprints?
At work, I'm prompted every 90 days to change my system login, and it can't be any of the last 6 I've used before.
I went to pay my MasterCard online today, and it prompted me to change my password.
Online Banking now uses a graphic, a catchphrase, my user name, AND a password. If it doesn't recognize my computer, then I get 2 extra questions.
My 401k is password protected, along with my payroll, paycheck, investments, credit cards, frequent flyer account, 3 rental car accounts, This blog, the WKTI website access, the Members-Only section on the Barbershopers website, and on and on and on.
Microsoft's Kim Komando (I'm guessing it's not her real name,) has these tips for Password creation.
I have so many passwords, that I can't keep them all straight, so I have them all in a document, 8 pages long single spaced, cleverly titled "********" (like I was going to tell you.) In case of a computer failure, I also have a hard copy hidden in the house. I just hope I remember where it is if I ever need it!
