The Password Reset Nightmare

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The Password Reset Nightmare

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THE ABSOLUTE AUDACITY of password systems! First, they have the NERVE to tell you your password is wrong THREE TIMES IN A ROW. Then, when you're finally ready to throw your device into the nearest volcano, they force you to reset it. BUT WAIT! The final betrayal - "New password can't be old password." EXCUSE ME?! I literally just spent 20 minutes remembering that password, and now you're telling me I can't use it?! Shrek's face perfectly captures that moment of pure, unadulterated rage when the system basically says "I know exactly what your old password is, I just won't accept it." The digital equivalent of someone holding your keys above your head while you jump for them! 😤

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