How to Choose a Good Computer Username

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Summary: A good computer username can simply be somebody's name, but some e-mail services may require a more complex word or phrase. Come up with a secretive string of words for a good username with help from an IT systems administrator in this free video on computer user IDs.

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By Joe Supple
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Joe Supple currently works as an IT systems administrator for the EPA. Supple has been a security engineer and a programmer, and he holds degrees from the University of Waterloo, the...read more

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"You can pick user IDs, various methods. Of course, a lot of people, you know, will put their name. If you have something a little bit more secretive, you can come up with a string of words. Generally, if the email service has been around for a little bit longer, then your favorite phrase that you may want may already be taken. Sorry about that, but you may end up adding on quite a bit onto the number for...before it'll become valid."

eHow Article: How to Choose a Good Computer Username