Turning off internet

Bob Z

I wont be using my internet for a while Whats the best way of backing up all my passwords so that when i go go online again i will have them. At the moment i just have them in my head but i will probably forget after a while of not using them. i dont want to write them down as i will lose the note

Would a site like last pass be secure enough?

How safe is using internet cafes? Is using an memory stick with a portable browser on it a better idea?

Bob_Harris

You could type all your passwords into a text file, then use 7-zip to archive the text file and choose the option to password protect the archive.

So you will only have to remember one password.

The extracted file may still be in windows temp folder after you close the archive so it might not be the best solution for public computers.

Firefox portable would also be a good solution. All data, settings, and save passwords will be stored in the Firefox portable folder, which would be located on your USB stick.


If you want ultimate security you could bring along a portable operating system on your USB stick

Pygmalion

Text file and then encrypting that would be best bet.
There are also programs like KeePass for storing passwords (which of course can also encrypt them), which can be organised into different groups and stuff (handy if there's a lot) but might be overkill.

I wouldn't trust a site like lastpass tbh since you're basically putting complete trust in the owners of that site, something like KeePass would work the same way but without the hassle/trust of a third party website.

PogMoThoin

I recommend You get the lastpass addon for IE, firefox and chrome, this way no matter what browser You use You'll have instant access to Your passwords
https://lastpass.com/misc_download.php

There's even an encrypted usbkey utility (Lastpass pocket) which You can have with You for internet cafe's (where You can't install it), use a single password to unlock access to Your vault of encrypted passwords

Amazing utility, I've one very strong password for my emails and lastpass, another one for boards, fantasy football and ebay (so i remember it and can log on anywhere) and all the rest are completely randomly generated and I've no clue what they are

BrokenArrows

email yourself a list of your passwords
that way you only need to remember you email password.

Thomas_S_Hunterson

Write them on a post-it and stick them on your screen.

ricman

When use netcafes use private browsing, or incognito mode in chrome , you can delete browsing history,and passwords, in chrome,options,under the hood,clear browsing,delete passwords/history.
IF you are buying something with a credit card ,do it from your own pc,not a netcafe.