Password Managers: Are they safe and do you use one?

[PrimordialMew24]

I'm thinking of using a password manager, so my passwords are safe. I want to know what password managers are out there and if they're safe and if other people on this site would recommend using one. If you do use a password manager which one do you use and why do you like it? For instance what about the particular password manager you use makes you feel safe.

Please give viable pros and cons to using a password manger and why you would or wouldn't recommend one.

Thank you,
PrimordialMew24

 

[MindzEye]

Can't you just write down your passwords on a scrap of paper like some of us woodsmen?
If it's in a pocket in my PC utilities bag, it's safe.

Features include;

• multiple pockets to store other forms of "data" (cords, envelopes, a lap-top PC, any-age phones or other devices,)
• plenty of storage space. Not only does it carry alot, but I can keep it in other storage spaces if I choose to.
• portability and ease-of access: you can open it anywhere, anytime, without the pain of too many locks or passwords.
• physical exercise: its weight ranges from 2 lbs empty to 30 lbs at capacity.

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[423]

I heard the safest password manager out there is the brain.

Pretty much anything that's on computers has a possibility to be found by others (mainly hackers trying to steal personal information), but I suppose they're safe enough to have a few passwords stored on. However, I wouldn't put every single one of my passwords into one of them, just in case.

 

[PrimordialMew24]

Can't you just write down your passwords on a scrap of paper like some of us woodsmen?
If it's in a pocket in my PC utilities bag, it's safe.

Features include;

• multiple pockets to store other forms of "data" (cords, envelopes, a lap-top PC, any-age phones or other devices,)
• plenty of storage space. Not only does it carry alot, but I can keep it in other storage spaces if I choose to.
• portability and ease-of access: you can open it anywhere, anytime, without the pain of too many locks or passwords.
• physical exercise: its weight ranges from 2 lbs empty to 30 lbs at capacity.

Don't delay, order any note-book or bulk stock white paper package today, and you get any generic back-pack or travel-bag, at a seperate cost!

I actually thought of making a physical list of passwords, but I have lost things in the past because I put them in a "safe" place. In other words I lose them or they fall into the wrong hands. Like storing Christmas gifts under my bed or hiding jewelry before vacation only to find it years later.

I heard the safest password manager out there is the brain.

Pretty much anything that's on computers has a possibility to be found by others (mainly hackers trying to steal personal information), but I suppose they're safe enough to have a few passwords stored on. However, I wouldn't put every single one of my passwords into one of them, just in case.

Good point. I wasn't planing of putting my bank account password in a password manager for instance. I was thinking passwords for say non essential or non monetary things; all those extra passwords. About the human brain. That made me laugh. I'll work harder on remembering.
Thanks for the input and ideas. If anyone else wants to add their two cents I'm open to suggestions, ideas and recommendations.