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Re:Why even let users set their own passwords? by ClumsyPilot on Saturday July 22, 2023 @03:30PM (#36829057)
> If someone breaks into my house I’d rather they just got my TV and some belongings rather than my life savings

I think this is very unlikely. For one, the notebook does not contain all the information - say "Bank1 Password" - which bank is that? What's the username? What about 2FA?

Secondly, surely the whole point if a safe is that it's bolted down and hard to burgle / steal?

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Re:Why even let users set their own passwords? by Groxx on Saturday July 22, 2023 @03:44PM (#36829170)
fwiw I haven't ever been in a house with a bolted-down safe, nor am I aware of anyone I know ever having one.

they exist but uh. most people just have portable fire-safe boxes as far as I've seen. or nothing.

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