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| passwords [2016/08/31 20:14] – Correct PowerSchool to reflect that it uses a network password now. abrashear | passwords [2016/11/09 10:21] (current) – [Instead of a Password, Use a Passphrase] Add link to spg.lasallehs.net abrashear | ||
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| A passphrase is a sequence of words or other text used to control access to a computer system, program or data. A passphrase is similar to a password in usage, but is generally longer for added security. Passphrases differ from passwords. A password is usually short—six to ten characters. | A passphrase is a sequence of words or other text used to control access to a computer system, program or data. A passphrase is similar to a password in usage, but is generally longer for added security. Passphrases differ from passwords. A password is usually short—six to ten characters. | ||
| + | You can even use a [[https:// | ||
| ==== Choosing Your Passphrase ==== | ==== Choosing Your Passphrase ==== | ||
| Typical advice about choosing a passphrase includes suggestions that it should be: | Typical advice about choosing a passphrase includes suggestions that it should be: | ||
passwords.txt · Last modified: 2016/11/09 10:21 by abrashear