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One of the single most important things you can do to keep your online data safe

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Not only does a good password manager generate, organize, and store secure passwords for you, it also makes your digital life easier by speeding up your login processes.

Our security experts have evaluated dozens of password managers since 2016, and we’re certain that our top pick offers the best combination of useful features, compatibility, and security. It’s easy enough for newbies to use, yet provides all the advanced features and security the more technically inclined will appreciate. Goodbye, “password123.”

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And to go with your password manager: Here’s how to keep your online accounts secure with two-factor authentication.

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