STORY

Solving a WiFi Password Puzzle

  • Solving a WiFi Password Puzzle

  • Deciphering a confusing handwriting notation to connect to wireless internet.
  • The Triple Underline

    • On November 12, 2016, I shared a puzzle I solved to get a WiFi password.
    • The instructions stated the password was in all lowercase letters, suggesting "birthday1", which failed to connect.
    • I noticed the first character was underlined three times. Remembering proofreading marks where a triple underline indicates "capitalize this letter," I tried "Birthday1" and successfully connected.
These facts are as Randal recalls them, but much time has passed for most of this. If you find a factual error, please email realmerlyn@gmail.com.