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Wednesday 9 July 2008, 10:43 AM

Password manager - portable or online

Posted by pathologist

Yes, we have lots of passwords - bank accounts, e-mails, computers, domains, instant messengers, you name it - and we need them all. We may forget them and we do. I am not talking about those who have only one password for all, they are just not aware of risks. Regular PC user needs at least 10 passwords. It is even more important to those who travel a lot, either for pleasure or on business.
I think that we all agree that we need a Password Manager. The only question is which one to chose.
What to Look for in Password Management Software
Password management software should be easy to use and useful to the most inexperienced computer user. It should also be secure enough to keep hackers out and passwords safe. These are the criteria that one shall consider when selecting a best suitable solution for his money:
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MobileTech

Really... is it just me or does anyone else think it is crazy that we need password software to let us into our... software? Perhaps it is just the hacker in me, but password software is just begging to be cracked.

That could be the Holy Grail of Hackertown! Though I don't subcribe to the notion that we need (or should even consider) password management software, but I did enjoy your post. Well written and informative.

Cheers,
Eric E
MyMobiSafe.com

Posted by MobileTech on Jul 11, 2008 3:01 AM

pathologist

Eric,
Thank you for your comment. I will not try to convince you to use a password manager.
But I wonder what are you doing with all the passwords that you need? Do you remember all of them? Do you have more than two? Are they strong enough?

Posted by pathologist on Jul 11, 2008 3:05 PM

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