Back then (it was in the 1980's), one of the password recommendation from CompuServe was to use two absolutely un-related words, and separate them with a star (*). Fast forward today, and this should still apply today, unless the words cannot be from a dictionary, which makes sense. And if you have to change the separator, use a dot (.), an ampersand (&) or whatever else that can work. So a password like "Keyboard*Lasagna" could satisfy most requirements. And you can even add digits at the end. I could then remember a password like Keyboard*Lasagna1998 because I made a mess of Lasagna on my Keyboard in 1998. Also, now in 2017, there are so many passwords to remember, and you should keep them unique, that utilities like LastPass help so much remembering all those passwords. Another technique is to have cryptic notes for password reminders, that with two letters, remind me of the actual long password, with variations across sites or networks.A reminder paper under the keyboard us completely useless... to others than yourself !
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Back then (it was in the 1980's), one of the password recommendation from CompuServe was to use two absolutely un-related words, and separate them with a star (*). Fast forward today, and this should still apply today, unless the words cannot be from a dictionary, which makes sense. And if you have to change the separator, use a dot (.), an ampersand (&) or whatever else that can work. So a password like "Keyboard*Lasagna" could satisfy most requirements. And you can even add digits at the end. I could then remember a password like Keyboard*Lasagna1998 because I made a mess of Lasagna on my Keyboard in 1998. Also, now in 2017, there are so many passwords to remember, and you should keep them unique, that utilities like LastPass help so much remembering all those passwords. Another technique is to have cryptic notes for password reminders, that with two letters, remind me of the actual long password, with variations across sites or networks.A reminder paper under the keyboard us completely useless... to others than yourself !