Login Fatigue
Do you suffer from "login fatigue?" I know I do. Login fatigue is that overwhelmed feeling produced by having too many computer login names, passwords, and codes to keep track of. (A Google search for "login fatigue" resulted in 81 entries; I am sure that number will grow significantly over time.)
It's not that I'm lazy or trying to make a statement about logging in. The sad reality is that I have way too many logins to keep track of. As a result, I've had to resort to maintaining a list of my various cyberspace logins. It currently stands at 121 entries. For the most part, I need every one of them to conduct business. There are a variety of financial websites, secure access for numerous services, a plethora of logins for my diverse Internet presence (email, Websites, blogs, search engines, and so forth), and even a few — a precious few — for personal enjoyment.
Because of this frustration, I regularly close websites that require I login just to peek at their treasure trove of information. I'm not talking about those pay-for, subscription sites — which I steadfastly avoid. I'm referring to those free sites that demand that I setup an account and login with each visit. Nope, it's not going to happen.
Its been suggested that we need some sort of a universal login, one login that will work for multiple sites. That sounds great to me; I need it, because right now I'm tired of logging in.
It's not that I'm lazy or trying to make a statement about logging in. The sad reality is that I have way too many logins to keep track of. As a result, I've had to resort to maintaining a list of my various cyberspace logins. It currently stands at 121 entries. For the most part, I need every one of them to conduct business. There are a variety of financial websites, secure access for numerous services, a plethora of logins for my diverse Internet presence (email, Websites, blogs, search engines, and so forth), and even a few — a precious few — for personal enjoyment.
Because of this frustration, I regularly close websites that require I login just to peek at their treasure trove of information. I'm not talking about those pay-for, subscription sites — which I steadfastly avoid. I'm referring to those free sites that demand that I setup an account and login with each visit. Nope, it's not going to happen.
Its been suggested that we need some sort of a universal login, one login that will work for multiple sites. That sounds great to me; I need it, because right now I'm tired of logging in.
Posted by Peter DeHaan at 5/23/2008 4:07 PM 
Categories: Technology, Computers, Internet
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Categories: Technology, Computers, Internet
Tags: Google computer passwords Peter DeHaan blog author Peter DeHaan Peter DeHaan Musings Musings of Peter DeHaan
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