Jan 31 2009
In this edition of MacMerc.TV, I take a look at 1Password from Agile Web Solutions, and discuss what goes into making a strong password.
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Oct 28 2008
I love 1Password. I also love TextExpander. For me, they both fall under the category of must-have Mac apps. They’re the ones that make me feel like I’m missing an arm when I’m working on a Mac that doesn’t have them installed. Seriously. If you don’t have them, you should download them and try them now.
1Password is a utility that makes your passwords stronger while removing your need to remember them yourself.
TextExpander is a typing shortcut tool that will let you assign strings of text to simple, short triggers so that you can flow out commonly typed phrases or paragraphs by only typing a few letters.
After you’ve tried them and you have that “a ha!” moment when you realize that you have just stumbled upon two applications that are going to make your Mac life easier, you’re going to want to buy them. Well, good news, SmileOnMyMac, developers of TextExpander, and Agile Web Solutions, developers of 1Password, have announced a joint marketing promotion. SmileOnMyMac now offers 1Password at 25% discount when purchased together with any SmileOnMyMac application. Meanwhile, Agile Web Solutions offers TextExpander in its online store at a discount of 20% when purchased together with 1Password.
Take your pick! Either way, you get great software at a great price. As of yet, I’m not sure how long this promotion will last, but I wouldn’t dawdle; these apps will save you time in the long run, don’t waste time now by not acting on this offer.
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Jul 8 2008
Okay, I’ve asked this before, but it’s important enough to ask again: are you still using a few easy-to-remember words and numbers as your personal cache of internet passwords? If this is the case, please consider spending USD$34.95 and getting a copy of 1Password. It’s exactly what you need: it allows you to have strong passwords for all your online accounts while requiring you to only remember a simple password (your “1 Password”) to get at them. And this works with most popular web browsers.
Agile Web Solutions, the makers of 1Password, today announced the release of version 2.7, which introduces a new feature that allows you to instantly log in to your accounts on your favorite web sites. With one key combination or mouse click you can navigate to a web site, fill in the login details, and submit the form. This is accomplished using a new Bookmarks window that 1Password adds to the web browser, providing easy access to all your passwords. This update is free to all paid 1Password customers.
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