Coffee and Passwords?!
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Coffee and Passwords must be Strong!
Like coffee, passwords must be strong! What is a strong password? For that matter, what is strong coffee? Let’s check out some comparisons of both.
Strong Passwords: You need at least 14 characters per password, minimum!
Strong Coffee: Requires fewer cups per day
Strong Passwords: Requires fewer password changes per year
Strong Coffee: 14 - 24 oz. a day can actually be good for you
Strong Passwords: 14 - 24 characters per password can actually be good for you
Strong Coffee: Can become habitual if used every day
Strong Passwords: Should become habitual and used every day
Strong Coffee: Protects others from you
Strong Passwords: Protects you from others
Strong Coffee: Mixing in creamer/sugar makes it harder to drink
Strong Passwords: Mixing in caps/numbers/special characters makes it harder to crack
Remember that it is very important to make your passwords long and complex. Ideally, a combination of 14 or more letters (lowercase and uppercase), numbers, and special characters. One of the easiest ways to make memorable passwords that are long and complex is to use passphrases. Here would be a great example of a memorable passphrase:
Th1sguywr1t3sridiculousarticles!
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