Computers - Avoid Common Passwords

I was just reading a note on Facebook from a friend who was saying how difficult it can be to remember all of the different computer passwords we need these days. And to make our passwords secure, they should not be so easy to remember. Security experts will tell you to use combinations of letters and numbers and to avoid easy targets like birthdays, common number strings, and common words. Here is an article I saw today about the passwords hackers try first when attempting to break into accounts. All good information to keep in mind the next time you have to create a new password.

http://finance.yahoo.com/family-home/article/108641/If-your-password-is-123456-just-make-it-hack-me.html?mod=family-love_money

Yahoo Headline - 7 Keys to Long Life

This morning, Yahoo had this story on their front page and I wanted to share the link with you all. The American Heart Association published this information and they are also offering an online quiz for you to see how close you are to the seven keys. If you are a little off, there are tips for improving. Here's the link to the story:

http://health.yahoo.com/news/ap/us_heart_health.html

It's a quick read and a good list of reminders.