Tuesday, September 26, 2006

"I can't remember my passwords?!"



Over the years, I have registered at many websites from forums to Pepsi to email to online bill centers. All these sites have different passwords, user names, and make it really hard to remember them all. So what do you do? Well, writing them down on paper is never a good idea as that would be a convenient way for someone to get all your passwords. A program on your PC or Mac would be a smart idea so that you can use just one password to unlock all your passwords. However, what if you are on the go, away from your PC/Mac and you need that password/username. What do you do then?
Well, for me I turn to SplashID from SplashData. This program provides you with a desktop companion and a version to go on your Palm OS/Treo, Pocket PC, Windows Mobile Smartphone, Symbian UIQ, Series 60, and BlackBerry. The desktop companion is also compatible with Windows or Mac.
SplashID gives you several templates to start off with and you can easily add your own or edit the current ones. I have close to a hundred passwords stored in SplashID. That's way to me for me to remember on my own. I'm sure some of you are wondering how secure SplashID and the answer is 256 bit Blowfish encryption. What does that mean? Check out this link for more information on it, as all I can say is you are very secure.
Here is the software description from the website developers:

"Organize and protect all of your user names, passwords, credit cards, PINs, and more. SplashID lets you store everything securely on your smartphone or PDA as well as your PC, so you have access to your critical information at home, at work, or on the go. SplashID has been the #1 best-selling password manager worldwide for over 5 years straight.

Key Features:

  • #1 best-selling password manager for smartphones, PDAs, and PCs
  • Unlimited number of customizable record types and categories for storing all kinds of confidential information (usernames, passwords, bank accounts, credit cards, registrations, insurance, perscriptions, and more)
  • Synchronize data between your handheld or phone and your desktop PC using the included desktop software
  • Password protection, using 256-bit Blowfish encryption, keeps your data safe and secure
  • Automatic password generator - for generating passwords based on user criteria
  • Customizable list view supports color and icons
  • Share records with other SplashID users
  • Custom icon support
  • Field masking (for sensitive data like passwords)
  • Customizable field labels
  • Enhanced security options
  • Category support
  • Backup and restore feature"
So if you have the need to have a convenient way to store your passwords and such and have them readily available while on the go, give SplashID a try and see what you think!

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