The worst is when you are using a PC as a guest, and your password manager is not installed there, which is most likely the case.
I resort to building a web-based password manager, onelurv. Two major reasons I can’t do without it.
Life start to get really complicated when it comes time for you to change your password. Sometimes it’s the computer system force you to have a new password, sometimes you get phished, sometimes a girlfriend who know your password just broke up with you.
Web-based password manager would be viable if you are less security-demanding and more convenience-oriented.
That’s why password manager is so important to me. There are plenty of great password manager out there. The way the web has evolved, password manager is no longer about security anymore. As far as password manager goes, there are two ways around it. Truth is, I’m getting tired and sick of copying and pasting login/password back and forth between my browser and password manager.
Most of the time that’s not a choice. Some sites force you to have alphanumeric passwords, while your banks and credit card access force you to have only numeric passwords.
That’s why password manager is so important to me. There are plenty of great password manager out there.
I find it increasingly inconvenient that I have to make sure I have the most updated copy of the password file on my thumb drive. If you are like me and use different PCs in multiple locations, you better make sure you have your password file synchronized or you ‘d regret it just when you need it.
Changing password means having a new kid if you are like any friend I know. Pretty soon you’re going to forget that kid is where, which password is for which login.
I can login to my sites with just one click. Truth is, I’m getting tired and sick of copying and pasting login/password back and forth between my browser and password manager. I built onelurv to store my login/password and log me in with one click, no more sign in form.
Typically you don’t want to have more than two or three passwords memorized inside your head.
Is obvious, I have access to it anywhere, no installation needed.
The way the web has evolved, password manager is no longer about security anymore. It’s about freeing up your mind from the unnecessary trash like memorizing the seven sets of passwords.
As far as password manager goes, there are two ways around it. Like Oubliette, they typically offer strong encryption, storing your login names, passwords, URLs, emails, categories, and additional notes for each account.