How do I get my Master Password?

Since I downloaded Yosemite I have had all sorts of problems. I need to find out what my Master Password is. The password that goes with my hint doesn't help. Is there a book I can get to help me figure some of these new things out?

Hi Karen+R;
Happy Holidays! The resource below will explain how to reset the User Admin account for your Macbook with Yosemite.
OS X Yosemite: Reset a login password
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH18653
Sometimes a user’s login password needs to be reset—for example, when the user has forgotten the login password and can’t use a password hint to remember it.
Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Users & Groups.
Log in to your account. In the login window, click the question mark in the password field, then click the arrow in the dialog that appears.
Enter an Apple ID and password, then click Reset Password.
Here is some information to help you get used to the new OS X Yosemite:
Apple - OS X Yosemite - Overview
https://www.apple.com/osx/
OS X Yosemite: Apps included with your Mac
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH18738
Cheers!
- Judy

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https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/use-master-password-protect-stored-logins
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