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…or you could just use a password manager that generates random and unique passwords whenever you need, without you having to memorize multiple phrases (because you don’t want to reuse the same phrase across multiple accounts).

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There are so many good ones out there there’s no reason not to use one.

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…or you could just use a password manager that generates random and unique passwords whenever you need, without you having to memorize multiple phrases (because you don’t want to reuse the same phrase across multiple accounts).

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Why not use a password manager like most people?

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I do. I use a B64 password and a key file to my manager. In fact, I have three different files for my manager, one containing seldom used financial data, etc

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You Know How To Scare Me Shitless

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They take so damn long to put in though

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Yes, but you only really need one (the one that unlocks your password manager) and you’ll quickly learn to type that relatively fast.

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Realtively, yes. But I myself like a 16 symbol or longer cryptic password because in the end when I have remembered it it takes less time to put in and has the same protection as a longer passphrase. (Not against brute force I am aware).

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“You Know How To Scare Me Shitless” is 33 characters and a decent passphrase on its own.

Base64 brings the length to 44 characters, but you might be better off by just using a longer passwphrase (eg. “You know how to scare me shitless and you do it every day, dear student of mine!” is 80 characters long, not much more difficult to remember that the 33-char one and way easier to type than the 44-char base64 one).

All in all, IMHO base64 is not the best idea.

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I wasn’t recommending OP to switch to an 80-character passphrase (see the very first sentence in my comment)… I was just showing that passphrases are about length and not about (real or perceived) randomness how difficult they are to memorize or type.

Also, if I may, one shouldn’t throw terms like “unbreakable” around: security is a game where you trade usability for resilience to attacks and what how much security is enough security depends on your specific circumstances and risk profile… absolute terms like “unbreakable” picture security as something different than the compromise it is and should be left to marketing people.

edit: (see correction above)

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