Originally published August 1, 2003

Hopefully, you use different passwords for websites, ISPs, software / file protection (Quicken / Money), and other things that can identify you or cost you money. Unfortunately, most people use passwords that can be guessed easily by hackers or others.

Several utilities can help you generate passwords and keep track of all your user IDs and passwords, credit card numbers, email addresses, PIN and other info you'd like to secure, including these free programs:

• Any Password
• Password Safe
• Yaps (works with Palm OS, too)