Every password manager worth its salt includes a password generator component, so you don't have to create those random passwords yourself. However, not all password generators are the same.

Do you trust the passwords created by third-party software to be truly random and safe? Here's how to build your own random generator for uncrackable passwords.

Most password managers include a tool for generating random, strong passwords, but not all are created equal. Understanding the differences can help you make an informed choice. When the IBM PC was ...

You’ve heard it a million times—use a long, strong, unique password for every single one of your online accounts. But memorizing even one password like Py4"qIme%F ...

When the IBM PC was new, I served as the president of the San Francisco PC User Group for three years. That’s how I met PCMag’s editorial team, who brought me on board in 1986. In the years since that ...

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