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    External Fingerprint reader?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Nicksawyer29, Dec 16, 2008.

  1. Nicksawyer29

    Nicksawyer29 Notebook Enthusiast

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    nobody was replying in the dell section so i guess i'll ask again here
    Does anybody use a fingerprint reader that is satisfied with it... i'm sick of passwords and it looks so mission impossible to me ha please tell me how you like it and if the externals are worth it... it looks like its too late for my integrated
     
    Nicksawyer29, Dec 16, 2008
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  2. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    Its not too late...you can replace the plastic palm wrest with one that has it...but i think they are kind of a waste. I woudl not go with an external. Why not just save your passwords in your browser?
     
    nizzy1115, Dec 16, 2008
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    Nicksawyer29 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've tried that but the problem is whenever i clean my internet cashe it also erases all my cookies
     
    Nicksawyer29, Dec 16, 2008
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    I have a fingerprint reader built into my dv5t and I don't even use it.

    It works great, always recognizes on the first swipe, but I never really use it.
     
    BamAlmighty, Dec 16, 2008
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    No, you save your passwords. Clearing your cookies does not delete your saved passwords. This is the case for both firefox and internet explorer. I am sure other browsers are the same.
     
    nizzy1115, Dec 16, 2008
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    I've always wondered if the fingerprint readers actually work or not or if they were actually worth my time. Subscribed!
     
    ludedude, Dec 17, 2008
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    Johnny T Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Microsoft makes an external one I believe. For the convenience of password management, an external one will work well, but for security, less so.
     
    Johnny T, Dec 17, 2008
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  8. Nicksawyer29

    Nicksawyer29 Notebook Enthusiast

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    yeah it's really just for convenience
    oh and for all reading: this was recomended to me on another thread it's called roboform and its a browser add-on that saves passwords... it works great for all those sites you go to a lot... try it out its not spammy at all.. i did the 2go version so its all stored on a usb which is awesome to go back and fourth from desktop to laptop and still have all your passwords saved

    http://www.Roboform.com
     
    Nicksawyer29, Dec 19, 2008
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