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At a family cookout, I saw my uncle writing his passwords on a sticky note next to the fridge. Had to have that awkward chat.
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aaron1507mo ago
Trying to explain tech stuff to older family members can be a real headache. What if someone visits and sees that note? A repair person or a friend's kid could easily grab it. My aunt used to keep her bank PIN on a scrap paper by the phone. Having that talk is awkward, but it's way better than their stuff getting stolen. Good on you for looking out for him.
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emmam677mo ago
Seriously, how bad is it really if it's just at his own house?
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the_brooke7mo ago
Ugh, it's way worse than you'd think. Burglars look for exactly that kind of lazy info. A sticky note is like a welcome sign for them. Plus, repair people, cleaners, or even a friend's sketchy partner comes over all the time. It takes one person seeing it and telling the wrong guy. My cousin's neighbor got cleaned out because the dog walker saw a wifi password and guessed the rest. It's just not worth the risk.
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