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RoboForm puts emergency access and phone support on its cheapest paid plan. How NordPass, Keeper Security and 1Password compare for an older parent.
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RoboForm puts emergency access and phone support on its cheapest paid plan. How NordPass, Keeper Security and 1Password compare for an older parent.

If you’ve ever forgotten a password, reused the same one everywhere or felt nervous typing your details into yet another website, a password manager can help.

So you’ve finally decided to stop memorizing 47 variations of the same password. Good. Here’s what to get in place before you start using a password manager.

You open your laptop to log in and your brain just says: “Nope. Never seen that password in my life.”

How to use a password manager step by step, in plain English, with no tech degree required.

You need a password for everything: banking, email, streaming, shopping, gaming, work accounts, even your smart fridge. The list keeps growing.

Why you should use a password manager today, explained in plain English without scare tactics or jargon. It also shows how a manager makes everyday logins easier.

If someone told you to use a password manager and never explained what one is, this guide is for you.

The word “encryption” can make your brain want to check out. It sounds like something only hackers in hoodies and government agencies deal with.

If you use a password manager (and you should), one password protects all the others: your master password.

Passwords have had a good run and a terrible one. They’re hard to remember. Sites make you add symbols and numbers until the password looks like ancient runes. Then it leaks in a data breach anyway.

If you’ve ever thought “I don’t trust password managers” while reusing the same three passwords everywhere, start here.

Why each account needs its own password and how a password manager makes that easy to manage.

One is high-tech, the other old-school. Here is how password managers and password books compare on security, convenience, cost, accessibility and long-term use.

You’ve decided to take control of your online security (good move) and use a password manager. Maybe you forget your passwords or use the same one for everything (*tsk-tsk*). Maybe you just want better digital safety.

A password manager works like a digital vault for your passwords. Instead of trying to remember the 28 passwords you’ve made over the years (or worse, using "password123"), a password manager stores all of them for you.

Learn to sync passwords on phones, tablets and PCs, from installing the apps to turning on auto-fill and two-factor login.

Why password managers matter for online security, plus 7 reasons to start using one today.