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Saved passwords
Hey! Whenever I type in a password to log into website accounts, my browser asks me if it should save the password. I forget certain passwords a lot so I wonder can I see the saved passwords? If yes, where? Also, what's the point of saving passwords, and can others see them and log into my accounts?
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To see saved passwords, it depends on the browser you use. Just google "how to see saved passwords *browser name* "
It varies depending on the browser you use, and so it is worth checking before you save.
What is the point of saving passwords? Well, I'm the only person who uses my laptop, and so instead of typing my password in every time I want to log into a site like Advicenators, I have chrome save my password to save time.
Other people will be able to log in to your accounts if they use your computer, because they will not have to type in the password: it will already be there. They will not be able to see them, because they will be encrypted i.e. show as XXXXXXXXXX or a series of dots in most cases.
But for example, if you decide to save your password for Advicenators, then it will ONLY save your password for Advicenators, not for other stuff.
When the internet first started, people used to say not to write your passwords down, because they mistook the types of thieves that would steal your details. You could write your passwords down somewhere secret, and keep them hidden i.e. not on your computer. If someone burgles your house, they aren't going to try and look for your passwords on a small piece of paper. Just like if someone tried to steal your credit card details, they won't come to your house and steal your TV too.
I.E. it's okay to write your passwords down and keep them somewhere private and secret.
Hope I helped :)
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