Most of us have way too many passwords to remember, so we find creative ways of storing them in places where we (hopefully) can find them in the furture. I won’t disclose how I store my hundred or so passwords, but I will say that my wife has used RoboForm for a few years now and is very satisfied with the service. If you are at all ‘password-challenged’, as in you have trouble finding a password when you need it, then seriously consider signing up for RoboForm. There’s even a free version you can use to get started. Here’s more information about the new version(s) of RoboForm to help you decide if it’s for you.
How it works:
Choose Your Master Password
Your Master Password is the one password you’ll need to remember. This password will encrypt and secure all of your RoboForm data. They don’t store your Master Password anywhere, so make sure you don’t forget it!
Remember Your Passwords
There’s no start-up time with RoboForm-just surf the web as you normally would. When you login to a website, RoboForm automatically offers to save your Login information.
Simplify Your Logins
Now that RoboForm has remembered your login information, simply click on that Login and RoboForm will take you to that site and log you in automatically.
Access RoboForm Everywhere
Access your RoboForm Logins and Identities on all of your computers and devices. RoboForm runs on Windows, Mac, Linux, and Windows USB drives. They also have apps for most popular mobile phone platforms including iOS, Android, and Windows Mobile. Use the RoboForm Everywhere (Online) service to synchronize and back up your data to the cloud, providing one-click access from everywhere.
Fill Forms Fast
Use RoboForm Identities to securely store your name, address, email, credit cards, and all your other information. Just click on your RoboForm Identity to fill entire web forms automatically.
Generate Strong Passwords
Since you no longer need to remember or type your passwords, you can use RoboForm to generate strong, unique passwords for each of the sites that you visit.
RoboForm license options:
Fully functional RoboForm, with up to 10 saved Logins, which can be used on multiple computers and devices.
- Free on mobile devices, PCs and Macs
- Free form filling and password generation
- Free 24/7 email and live chat support
- Never any ads
- No credit card required
- Works on Windows, Mac, iOS, Android and Windows Mobile
$9.95 for the First Year (otherwise $19.95/year)
Unlimited stored Logins and form filling for use on multiple computers and mobile devices, always kept in sync.
- Unlimited Logins and bookmarks
- Unlimited form filling, Safenotes and password generation
- Unlimited sync and backup
- Free Upgrades
- Includes phone support and 24/7 email and live chat
- Works on Windows, Mac, iOS, Android and Windows Mobile
$29.95 for the First License, $9.95 for Each Additional License
RoboForm on a single computer without online storage or syncing.
- Unlimited Logins and bookmarks
- Unlimited form filling, Safenotes and password generation
- One license per computer
- Free Minor Updates
- Includes phone support and 24/7 email and live chat
- Works on Windows and Mac
If not RoboForm, then consider a similar product from LastPass. Both have a very good reputation.
And of course some will ask, “are password managers secure?” Yes and no. Yes, because using a password manager like Roboform is significantly safer than the alternatives most people choose – you know what I mean if you’re still putting your passwords on sticky-notes tacked on the side of your monitor. And No because there’s still malware out there that’s purpose in life is to steal passwords off your system, and password managers won’t do anything to prevent this. There’s also the ‘master’ password that provides access to all your other passwords. Lose this or give it to the bad guys and you’re toast. Still, password managers are SO much better than just about anything else you do to secure your passwords that you should seriously consider using one.
Now, if only I took my own advice…
