7 ways to manage your passwords

A fixture of the web experience is the need to memorize a bunch of pairs of login / password. Using the same combination for all reliable resources just as much as the weakest of reliable sites. Because using the name and password of your bank on startup - bad idea.

For those of us whose memory is shorter than the memory of Superman, we offer several ways to work safely with usernames and passwords.

1. Text file. This is the easiest way. Each time the establishment of a new password, put it in a text file, Excel spreadsheet, or any other format that is convenient for you. The problem with this approach is obvious: if the file gets someone into the hands of all the passwords and turnout will be marred. However, you can encrypt a file, for example by TrueCrypt, just in case.
2. Allow the browser to remember everything. Modern browsers are able to remember your passwords and expose them automatically when you visit the site. But in this case you are tied to a specific instance of the browser. To get around this in Firefox, you can install using the portable, or by
   instagram viewer
   passwordexporterOr relying on experimental features mozilla Weave.
3. Use the special storage area. applications like CiphSafe for OS X or PassKeeper for Windows, built specifically to provide secure storage of passwords on the client machine. It is much easier to encrypt the file by hand, but there may be issues of incompatibility between different operating systems.
4. Use a password manager. These programs help and generate and store and automatically substitute your passwords. For Windows, you can offer RoboFormAnd for OS X - 1Password. Takogopodhoda problem is clear: it is difficult to synchronize multiple computers.
5. Generate passwords as needed. Adheres to this strategy PasswordMaker. This program is available for Firefox, Windows, Mac OS and other access methods, including widgets. The password in this case is generated based on the master password and the url site protected by this password.
6. Use the online-storage. applications like Clipperz or my1Password (Beta) to store all your passwords as encrypted data that is available only to your master password. To obtain the necessary password will need to visit the site and enter the master password. Resolving conflicts on the face, but the convenience of such decisions - a matter of personal preferences.
7. Use Proxy-service. This approach is implemented, which allows you to register a user account, and then use it comes in different Web-based applications. This service saves you for user names and passwords, the question is only how much you trust their own safety.

7 Ways to Manage Your Passwords [Mike Gunderloy]