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    Password Manager Advice

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by jpzsports, Dec 23, 2010.

  1. jpzsports

    jpzsports Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm debating over which password manager program to use. I want it to be secure, but more importantly, easy and quick to access.

    KeePass is a popular choice, but it doesn't seem very user friendly and would be a hassle at times. If I were at a friend's house and needed to login to a site, how could I even access my passwords? I'd always have to carry a flashdrive or go to dropbox just to be able to access it? It seems like too many steps.

    And LastPass seems better, but they want you to buy the Premium version in order to use the mobile android app. Is there an alternative way to access my passwords on the go?

    Besides these 2, I could just manually redo and strengthen my passwords and store them in Firefox, but this again brings up the problem of accessing my accounts when I'm on a different computer.

    Any advice would be much appreciated.
     
    jpzsports, Dec 23, 2010
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  2. NumLock

    NumLock Notebook Evangelist

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    I guess you need something that can run on your mobile os.
     
    NumLock, Dec 24, 2010
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  3. Feral1

    Feral1 Notebook Consultant

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    Use the same passwrd on everything or maybe a long and short password. Simplifies life. Oh, yes I don't do on line banking.
     
    Feral1, Dec 24, 2010
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  4. michael_recycled

    michael_recycled Notebook Deity

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    Not really a good idea.
    Better a sheet of paper in the wallet then.

    Michael
     
    michael_recycled, Dec 24, 2010
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  5. Orlbuckeye

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    I used Keepass at work and it works fine for me. Saved me a couple of time but dont forget the password to it.
     
    Orlbuckeye, Dec 28, 2010
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