3/8/2022: The problem with built-in password managers

Why I don’t rely on built-in password managers

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Jared Newman
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March 8, 2022
Microsoft Auto-Fill

A few years ago, relying solely on your web browser for password management was a laughable concept.

Sure, the auto-fill features in Chrome, Firefox, and other browsers made logging into websites easier, but they didn’t help you log into apps on your phone. They also didn’t include some features that were table stakes in dedicated password managers, such as the ability to generate secure passwords when signing up for new services.

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