Plain-English guides about passwords, passkeys, switching password managers and how NettForge compares. Written for people who want the answer, not the jargon.
Password basics and comparisons
Password manager for South Africa
Zero-knowledge, priced in rand, with a free plan that stays free.
OverviewWhat is a zero-knowledge password manager?
How it works, what the provider can still see, and what it cannot protect you from.
ExplainerHow to make a strong password
Uniqueness, length, passphrases and 2FA. A simple plan you can finish today.
GuideWhat is a passkey?
Sign in without a password. Why passkeys are safer and where they live.
GuideBrowser password manager or a dedicated one?
When Chrome or Edge is enough, and when it is not.
GuideForgot your master password?
Why there is no reset, what to try now, and how to never be locked out.
GuideHow to switch password managers
Move from Chrome, Edge, Bitwarden, 1Password, LastPass or KeePass in ten minutes.
How-toPassword managers compared
NettForge, 1Password and Bitwarden side by side, honestly.
ComparisonNettForge vs 1Password
Where each wins, including where 1Password is the stronger choice.
ComparisonNettForge vs Bitwarden
Open source and self-hosting versus rand pricing and network tools.
ComparisonLastPass alternative
What happened in 2022 and what to look for in a replacement.
ComparisonFor ISPs, MSPs and IT teams
Guides for people who look after networks, on NettForge for IT.
A password manager for MikroTik teams
WinBox, RouterOS and shared device logins, handled properly.
For IT teamsPassword management for ISPs and MSPs
Clients, towers, technicians and who can open what.
For IT teamsAutomate WinBox and SSH logins
Log in to routers and OLTs without typing a password.
For IT teamsWhen a technician leaves
A device-password checklist for network teams.
For IT teamsThe network toolbox for technicians
Is it up, path test, speed test, config backup and link health.
For IT teams