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abustamamyesterday at 4:30 PM1 replyview on HN

I think we (whoever we is) should start normalizing the concept of passphrases; on sign-up screens they should show the benefits of a passphrase. I'm surprised that Googles PW generator does not use passphrases, and I don't know about ios because I haven't tried theirs yet.

I started using passphrases after I saw this xkcd https://xkcd.com/936/

When I'm trying to log into something on a device that has a terrible keyboard, like a TV or giant touchscreen, it's a lot easier to type words I know than gibberish.


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delta_p_delta_xyesterday at 4:52 PM

correct horse battery staple; knew it before I clicked the link.

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