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Re:What’s new in the Windows 10 May 2020 Update by ToFab123 on Friday May 29, 2020 @04:41AM (#23347712)
> How on earth would a 4-6 digit PIN be more secure than my 20+ character password ?

Because a 4 - 6 digit PIN you can remember, while a 20+ character password you write down and in many cases store insecurely. Some even store it on a post-it note next to the keyboard.

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Re:What’s new in the Windows 10 May 2020 Update by 8fingerlouie on Friday May 29, 2020 @07:15AM (#23348612)
Still doesn't change the fact that a 4-6 digit pin is a lot less secure.

As for remembering 20+ character passwords, "Correct Horse Battery Staple" (https://xkcd.com/936/) is a fine method for passwords. It doesn't have to be serial port line noise.

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