Hi, I’m getting tired of occasionally messing up my login info so I’m wondering if there’s a way to get more convenience without sacrificing much security. One option I’m considering is using automatic log-in in KDE system settings, but is that too insecure?.
The system in question is a desktop that’s always at home+no remote access. I would be okay with it not unlocking the wallet automatically. Although, unfortunately that would mean Wi-Fi wouldn’t work until I unlock the wallet (I think?), so if possible maybe I’d store the Wi-Fi password(s) in a separate wallet that automatically opens.
Most of the time I enter my log-in password correctly but I mess up sometimes. Back when I used Windows, I used a 4 digit pin to log in, but as convenient as that was it seems a lot less secure if I were to use it as my admin privileged user password. I almost wish I could have two passwords, one for logging in but not being able to modify the system/install stuff, one for higher level access.
Anyway, I’m kinda rambling but it is hard to figure out what’s safe enough to make logging in easier.
@e-omnisuperstes Assuming that there are no other possible users in the house that you wouldn’t want to have access to the data on the computer, there is little danger. The need to elevate your permissions to install or remove software reduces risk.
I run my desktop machine with auto-login and with no password prompt on sudo either. It’s a desktop, it’s in my house with myself and my wife. My wife does the same with her desktop. The convenience is worth it to me.
If anyone does break in, I have larger problems.
Saying that, so do the home invaders, in the shape of two deerhound lurchers one of whom will spoil your day. The other will lick you to death.
Sounds good, though one thing I guess I should admit is that sometimes I download things from sketchy sources, namely Windows applications. So that *might* be a factor in security considerations.
As noted above you could use 2 accounts. One with admin access and one without. Auto login on the account with no admin access and only login to the other (admin) account when you wish to perform admin tasks
Why don’t you use the same now? You will have a password, system is safer than without, nothing has to change regarding the wallet, it all works and you only have to type your short password. What is so terrible of that?
Well like I said earlier, sometimes I download windows apps/games from sketchy sources (yarrr), so I feel it’s better to be safe than sorry. A pin seems too insecure for admin privileges given my situation.
The problem isn’t remembering the password, it’s typing it consistently and quickly.
I’m not sure what method I’ll end up going for out of what everyone has said, so I’ll just mark my own reply as the solution. Thanks everyone!
What I meant was use the Windows pin as your Linux password. It’s obviously something you remember, it’s short so not much typing to do and you still have some kind of protection.
Nowadays, USB fingerprint readers are readily available in a range of price points. Could keep your preferred password and still have the option of quick logins.
