Sunday, February 26, 2012

Password Management Made Simple

A problem that plaques PC and Mac users alike is the never ending chain of passwords we make when we sign up for internet services. But it really doesn't have to be that hard. There are some really helpful tools that will make and save unique passwords for you. Let's see how it works.

The first program we'll check out is called 1Password. This software really caught my eye because it's available for PC, Mac, the IPhone, the IPad, and Android phones. 1Password can:

  • Automatically Save and Fill Web Site Logins
  • True Integration With Web Browsers
  • Support for Popular Web Browsers
  • Strong Password Generator
  • Rock-Solid Security
  • Securely Organize Your Life With Wallet Items
  • Secure Notes
  • Stay Organized
  • Get Access to Your Data Anywhere
  • Automatically Keep Your Data in Sync on PCs, Macs, and iOS devices
Another password management tool I found is called Sticky Password.  It's for Windows only, and it supports these browsers:
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer
  • Mozilla Firefox
  • Google Chrome
  • Green Browser
  • Crazy Browser
  • Enigma Browser
  • Deepnet Explorer
  • MYweb4net
  • Maxthon 2
  • Seamonkey
  • Opera
Sticky Password is much more secure than using the traditional browser to remember your passwords. Each password that you register is sent to their database where it is encrypted. This protects you from identity fraud and hackers.

The last password management tool we'll discuss is RoboForm Pro. Whenever you add a password, it get's saved to it's "Passcards list" (which is stored in your computer.) Then you just use the RoboForm toolbar to log into any of the sites. Is RoboForm convenient? Yes. Is RoboForm safe? I'm not too sure about that.

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