I have passwords stored in a text file labeled something like (Not the real file name)”WinX_strat_pur.txt” It is located on my “C” drive in the Windows program folder. I just have to make sure I delete the cashe on the WP after accessing the document.
A forensic computer person could find it but I doubt seriously that a normal thief would.
If you really want to “encrypt” it download a hexidecimal converter and store a copy on a google drive or windows cloud.
I had a friend who concealed all his passwords as phone numbers He had them listed on his phone as “Mary at the Bank” to remember what password it was.
I personally hate the secret questions. Many times they are too easy for a thief to guess. “What was your mothers maiden name? Too easy to know if you a bit or research. The same is true of your first car, pet or your elementary school. I pick a random word, that has nothing to do with me, my job or my family for those.
Q: Your mother’s maiden name A: Refrigerator
Q: The name of your first pet? A: Refrigerator
Q: Your first car? A: Refrigerator.
Q: Your favorite sport? A: Refrigerator.
Q: You best friends first name? A: Refrigerator
This is very easy to remember but extremely hard to guess; or so it appears to me.
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“I have passwords stored in a text file labeled something like (Not the real file name)”WinX_strat_pur.txt””
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You can change the extension name also, e.g. call it “unisys.dll, systemm1000.dat” and so on. Just open it with notepad/text reader program (or, longer way, - rename it back to txt, get the passes, then change the extension back to the fake one).
Not a bad strategy, but you can't use 'refrigerator' at more than one site. You're still going to have to remember your response for each site. Get a good password manager and use it. Most of them will have a 'notes' area for each site that will let you keep track of your responses.
Wow, you're best friends with William Perry?