I am a webmaster for a small-sized public library, and my work requires me to keep literally hundreds of website passwords organized for databases we subscribe to, third-party website services, in-house services, etc.
This, on top of private bill-pay and personal websites, is enough to drive most people to distraction, let alone an ADDer.
I asked our very non-ADD tech person how she organizes her passwords. She uses a single password-encrypted Microsoft Excel spreadsheet, with the name of the website, the login and pass all as tabled fields.
Mine now looks very different from hers. I have a separate, labeled, tab for each subgroup of passwords I use (including work-related personal and totally personal). I have also used the hyperlink function to create the website as a direct link, and I have added a notes field so I can put in more information as I need it to help remember things (like when passwords change).
I have color-coded each page with eye-friendly bars, and used my favorite font, which makes the entire thing a joy to look at rather than an obligation.
Lastly, I put a copy of it onto a tiny thumb drive, which I carry around my neck constantly. If I need it at work, at home, or at another business, all I need to do is plug in and go. Further, if I ever need to leave a copy of it for my boss, all I need to do is copy it, remove the personal sheets from the copy, turn off password-encryption from the main (publish) menu, and VOILA, instant password set for others to use.
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