Finger print on pad of laptop with access denied on screen. Photo: Daniel Allan (Getty).
We’ve reached a point as our society that we shouldn’t have to ask our friends for their Wi-Fi passwords anymore. There should just be well-lit signage in your home with all the appropriate information clearly listed. That’s the world I want to live in. Unfortunately, we don’t live in this utopia and we must struggled through this dark, desolate world where it’s easier to crack the DaVinci code than get online at the airport. Let’s talk about the ten worst types of Wi-Fi passwords that our loved ones make us endure. Share this with them and, together, we can make the world a better place.
Those are some pretty simple guidelines to adhere to, are they not? With a little wit and just the slightest bit of ingenuity when it comes to picking a password, you should now be able to tell your friends loud and proud what you’ve chosen (from memory) instead of slipping them a piece of paper or napkin nonsense crudely written on it.
Of course, if all else fails, you can simply break into a neighbor’s home and take theirs: Dude Breaks Into Neighbor’s House To Steal Wi-Fi Password
The 10 Worst Types Of Wifi Passwords Your Friends Have Definitely Used
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1. The Default Factory Password
It's a serious problem if you ask your friend for their password and they have to go look at the back of their modem to list you off the 30 digit code. You might as well just tell us to go home.
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2. The Personal Info Password
If your password is a four-digit code, then we know you've just given us either your pin number or the last four digits of your social security number. Either way, what is wrong with you??
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3. The 'Clever' Password
Ah yes, we are all very amused that you named your Wi-Fi network "FBI Monitoring Van" along with the other 90 million people that did it before you, Rick.
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4. The Numbers Instead Of Letters Password
"OK, so it's our dog's name, Tony, except the 'O' is a zero, the 'Y' is a question mark, and the 'T' is my name written in binary code. Got it?"
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5. The Pun Password
You should be very embarrassed if you have a date over and they ask for your wifi and you have to say, "Wi Believe I Can Fi" out loud. That's a wake up call to change your ways as soon as possible.
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6. The Ransom Note Password
iF YOur paSSWorD iS wRItten LIKe tHis, jUST KnOW That nONe OF yOur frIENdS LiKE yoU!.$$?<!
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7. The Couples Password
You might think it's cute right now to type in "Eric and Stacy 4Ever," but wait until you break up and you're typing that in your studio apartment trying to get on Facebook and see if Stacy has a new boyfriend yet.
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8. The Guest Network Password
You have a two bedroom house, not a Hilton Resort. I think you can settle down with creating a guest network and just tell us your dumb password like a normal person.
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9. The Lack Of A Password
OK, I know we've complained a lot about bad passwords, but if you don't have one at all on your network, you might as well just walk across the interstate naked. We'll take literally any password over your exposed modem.
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10. No Wi-Fi At All
What sort of North Korean dictator are you?? Seriously, you can get Wi-Fi in a Chevy, but you don't have it for your home? Are you Edward Snowden? Get your life together.
