Software Review :: 1Passwd
May 16, 2007
Have a lot of web passwords? Most of us do. Whether its for something as simple for your email, or as important as your bank account, you’re sure to eventually forget some of them — unless you actually keep track of them. 1Passwd is one of the best software choices for keeping track of those passwords in an easy and secure manner. And since it supports all major Mac web browsers, none shall be left behind in order to enjoy it to its max.
Design. 1Passwd lives within your browser (shown above within Safari), as well as a stand-alone app (shown below). The app itself is for efficiently managing all the passwords and identities, as in the browser is to save new ones and implementing them in the websites. Overall, very well-built — mostly because it’s not a chore to store/implement the info. Quite the contrary, it’s the easiest thing ever.
Functionality. With the social web revolution, one has yet to find a solution to all the countless passwords we’re generating for each website — but until that day comes, 1Passwd is the best way to deal with them so far. What the app does is generate a master password for automatically storing the rest, then calling them into action when needed. And since 1Passwd has such a good reputation in regard to security, it’s even able to store more sensitive info — such as credit card numbers. Then, recalling the stored passwords and identities is as easy as clicking on the desired one for the website currently visiting — you just may be required to input the master password in order to get 1Passwd to comply.
The app’s also very efficient in auto-filling web forms and assigning them secure passwords, which are instantly stored in the database. And as a bonus, you can even safeguard important notes within 1Passwd.
You can view a video demoing the app right here.
Limitations. Nothing, really. 1Passwd is the best password management solution tried so far. Although recently, the Palm sync aspect of 1Passwd is now being offered as a separate buy. So if you want Palm support for storing your passwords, that’ll be an extra $12.95 in addition to the app’s $29.95 — which some may consider already hanging on the expensive side.
Final thoughts.1Passwd truly is one of a kind. It’s such a positive experience for the web user to never have to remember but one password again, that you shall not have to think twice about the app. You can download a demo to try it out, but it’s almost guaranteed you’ll be pleased. The only frown-upon is left for the Palm users out there, who must invest extra in order to sync up.
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