Why use a password manager and how to pick the right one

Did you know that 81% of data breaches involve compromised passwords? That figure alone should make us rethink the habit of writing passwords on sticky notes or re‑using "Password123" across dozens of sites. Myth 1: A password manager is only for tech‑savvy people We hear this a lot in the shop while swapping a dead hard drive for a fresh SSD. The truth is a password manager is designed to be as easy to use as a web browser’s favourites bar. You install it once, set a master password you can remember, and the rest runs in the background. If you struggle with remembering a single master password, we recommend writing it down in a secure place – like a locked drawer – and treating the manager like any other piece of essential software. Myth 2: If the service is hacked, all my passwords are exposed Most reputable managers store your vault locally on your device, encrypted with a key derived from your master password. The provider never sees the actual passwords. When a breach does occur, the attackers only get a scrambled blob that’s useless without your master password. To stay safe, choose a manager that offers zero‑knowledge encryption and enable two‑factor authentication. Myth 3: Free password managers are insecure We see this myth when a customer asks why they should pay for a licence after a year of using a free app. Many free managers, such as Bitwarden and KeePassXC, have undergone independent security audits and are open‑source, meaning anyone can inspect the code. The