How to get started using a password manager

Tuesday, September 8, 2020 - 15:31 in Mathematics & Economics

It's like Fort Knox—but for your passwords. (Jason Dent / Unsplash/)Using a password manager is one of the best and easiest ways to keep your online accounts safe. If you’re worried about making the jump, don’t be—they’re simple to set up and very much worth your while.There might be slight differences between them, but all password managers work similarly. In our opinion, 1Password is one of the best available, so we’ll go through that setup process so you know what to expect. For other alternatives, check out Dashlane, LastPass, Keeper, Bitwarden, and NordPass.Signing up for a password managerYou can try 1Password for 30 days for free, but because it doesn’t have a free tier, you will need to enter payment details to do so. After the trial period is up, it’ll cost you at least $3 a month, billed annually. If you don’t feel like expanding your list of paid...

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