What To Look For In Free Password Manager Software?

Wed, Aug 25, 2010

PC Security

Remembering passwords has become an arduous task for all of us. There are so many applications, websites and software programs that require a username and password. A person might try to make the task easier by using only one password for everything but this is done with huge risk. A safer alternative is making use of free password manager software to have a safe record of all passwords on your computer.

What features should you look for in password manager software application? An obvious one is good security. Make sure that the password software you choose to use makes use of an encrypted database. This is an essential feature which ensures that your valuable information cannot be accessed easily, even if it gets into the wrong hands.

The password manager software should be user-friendly and installed easily. It should be able to manage a range of information such as bank account details, web site passwords, software registration codes, email account detail and cell phone pin codes. The database should be accessed with a single master password to make unlocking the password database simple.

An auto-complete feature is helpful tool. This fills out web forms automatically using the information stored in the database. If you need to access your database from remote locations then look out for a feature that lets you store the encrypted database on a removable hard drive or USB stick.

Some password manager software generates passwords for you. The passwords generated are strong and make use of letters, characters and numbers.

How many passwords do you have to remember? Throw away those scraps of paper containing all your precious password information. Get hold of some free password manager software application and manage your passwords information safely and securely.

Up till now, there are so many password manager available, but Efficient Password Manager is the best I have ever used.

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