1. Create the Password Generator Scaffold First, let's create the scaffold that will frame our password generator, meaning the labels and static components. Please put things in exactly the cells ...

Last week, Ars Project Manager Clint Ecker mentioned that he wanted a flexible password generator on the iPhone for whenever he wants to create a completely forgettable pass-phrase.

The 1Password app ($17.99) offers many features similar to that of LastPass, including a password generator and secure encryption. There's also a browser extension that syncs with your desktop.

Don’t use simple passwords like your birthday or your pet iguana’s name. Don’t use the same password everywhere. Instead, create a long, random, unique password for every website.