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PC utilities: Help! I'm at my wits end trying to manage my passwords
- 2/27/09 4:58 PM
GI phone and windows
by petrball - 3/14/09 6:04 AM In reply to: I use TK8safe by frenzlDoes anyone know of anything that works on the android G1 and backs itself up to a PC?
Passwords Management
by rhytt - 3/14/09 6:25 AM In reply to: Help! I'm at my wits end trying to manage my passwords by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I downloaded and use AVANT Browser. This little gem provides you with unlimited PASSWORD management and automatic sign-on. Also allows for bookmarking and many other features. I love it !
http://www.avantbrowser.com/
Ron H.
Passwords
by Erniett - 3/14/09 6:37 AM In reply to: Help! I'm at my wits end trying to manage my passwords by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
If you are using a PC for personal use the answer is easy ..... use OPERA 9.63. By letting the wand record your password etc. you will never have to manually enter it again except for those sites you wish to keep out of the loop, for example financial.
Managing Passwords
by BenNummy - 3/14/09 6:40 AM In reply to: Help! I'm at my wits end trying to manage my passwords by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I have been using a simple system that I think is foolproof. As of this writing I have stored more than 100 passwords with and without accompanying Used ID. You don’t need any predesigned structure or other fancy doo-dads.
I simply created a Word for Windows file and I began entering the information I needed. Such as
Bank of America Acct. No. 3444-98-345678
On Line Phone Help: (123) 456-7890
Used ID: Jollybug
Password: Aba8987
I can also enter any other info that I may need. I save the file on my hard drive under the file name “Passwords” without the quotes. I then assign a tough password to this one file by using Word for Windows security option by selecting the Tools drop down menu and then select Protect Document.
Customize it any way you want. No rocket science.
Roboform
by mark56usa - 3/14/09 6:44 AM In reply to: Help! I'm at my wits end trying to manage my passwords by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I have been using Roboform for a couple of years and have been very pleased with it. The big advantages are the reasonable price, the availability of the application for use on an USB drive, and the ability to back up a copy to my smartphone. I am essentially never without my passwords. Additionally, the secure notes allow me to store information regarding credit card (#s, CSV, numbers for reporting a lost/stolen card) and other information I don't want to be without.
Hey guys dont be silly about password managers
by maynardo007 - 3/14/09 7:02 AM In reply to: Roboform by mark56usaThink about it. What better target online or on your PC than a password bank? They see that as a very rich target. Hundreds or
thousands of passwords instead of just a few. They can truly break
into almost anything.
Good non-software solution. A little black book (or any other color).
Write 'em down with space in between for changes. Works for me and
lots of friends.
Also good to go with two words like redduck or bigfire and then,
as already pointed out add number at beginning, end or middle.
Mayo
safer?
by frenzl - 3/14/09 9:34 AM In reply to: Hey guys dont be silly about password managers by maynardo007I think an encrypted password-protected file on a portable device, as provided by several already-mentioned solutions, is significantly more secure than the black book approach, not to mention convenient.
Remembering Passwords
by riverrattip - 3/14/09 8:07 AM In reply to: Help! I'm at my wits end trying to manage my passwords by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I put a shortcut to Notebook on my desktop and keep a running list of unusual passwords. I too have a "base password" but sometimes I have to be totally different. I can just go to my notebook and copy and paste the password into the account!
Remembering Passwords
by dillinger53 - 3/14/09 8:17 AM In reply to: Help! I'm at my wits end trying to manage my passwords by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I too found myself with this problem of remembering passwords, and I don`t trust the apps available (security wise). What I did was bought a ledger and make an entry for every site I visit that requires a password. It sounds a bit tedious, but I do lock this ledger up daily, and this way I know they are secure! You can even code them should you happen to leave it out. I find this system to be the one and only that I trust should someone access my computer. I hope this helps. I know it sounds a bit primitive, but sometimes primitive can be more secure, especially if you code. Good Luck, and I hope this helps. Edward
Roboform
by LarryTStewart - 3/14/09 8:19 AM In reply to: Help! I'm at my wits end trying to manage my passwords by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Does it all.
passwords
by lmbuddy54 - 3/14/09 9:11 AM In reply to: Help! I'm at my wits end trying to manage my passwords by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Dear Friend: I keep 1 password in my head,something I know I wont forget. Then put all passwords in a file. Make your computer password protected and no one else can get into it. Best of luck I hope this helps you. lmbailey51@yahoo.com.
Help! I'm at my wits end trying to manage my passwords
by sweeperdan - 3/14/09 9:23 AM In reply to: Help! I'm at my wits end trying to manage my passwords by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
What I do is open up notepad, list sites with user-psswrd then close and use password to open. (set for private veiwing)
Robotform
by Juan R Delgado - 3/14/09 9:29 AM In reply to: Help! I'm at my wits end trying to manage my passwords by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
That's it, one master password and Robotform do the rest.
Free Program
by trishdom - 3/14/09 10:01 AM In reply to: Help! I'm at my wits end trying to manage my passwords by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
(Sorry if duplicated. I posted once and it didn't show up)
Acerose Password Vault is small and keeps all your passwords, usernames, and URLs in an encrypted file. You can carry it with you on a USB drive. One password to open it and all your info is there. You can also launch the URL from it. The only thing it does not do is auto enter the username and password on the site, but I don't like that anyway.
I have to remember hundreds of different usernames and passwords with hundreds of different requirements (a lot are assigned TO me- I don't even get to choose)in my job, and I've used Acerose to maintain them for years.
Linkstash from Xrayz
by hartlenb - 3/14/09 10:08 AM In reply to: Help! I'm at my wits end trying to manage my passwords by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Very flexible and convenient. It replaces your bookmarks function and adds user names and passwords. Buttons and hotkeys to add bookmarks and associated user name and password. Works with almost any browser and you can even select which browser to use by URL. File is encrypted. Passwords are displayable & printable after entering master password. Has some nice features like dead and duplicate link checking. For $25 bucks it's the best compromise I've found between ease of use and security.
Bryan H
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