Picking and remembering strong passwords isn't really a pain. There are several systems that are easy to use and easy to remember.
I've been using Diceware (hand-rolled for really secure, PRNG-based for most web apps) for a while and have no trouble remembering the handful I need regularly. Others go in a password safe where they belong.
I've been using Diceware (hand-rolled for really secure, PRNG-based for most web apps) for a while and have no trouble remembering the handful I need regularly. Others go in a password safe where they belong.