That’s very interesting, Adam, thank you. Now that the busy-ness of the festive season is over, I plan to sit down soon with all the recommendations on the subject, and make a decision. Thank you, everyone, for your contribution to the discussion. They are all very helpful.
Happy New Year to you all! Gilly > On 3 Jan 2023, at 21:19, mac98aop <[email protected]> wrote: > > Doubtless too late a twopenneth to be of help, but I was a longtime 1Password > user but grew tired that they also moved to subs model (I'd already bought it > at full price and wasn't wanting/needing upgrades). > > It's a great app, but using Apple Keychain in Safari (which syncs seamlessly > to Mac, iPad, iPhone) plus some FaceID protected Apple Notes for useful > things to store (memorable words, PINs, Passport Numbers etc) I really > haven't missed it one jot this past two years. > > Further, 1Password as I understand it all used to be stored in an encrypted > local vault on one's HDD. I believe those days are over and it all hides in > the cloud, albeit encrypted. But LastPass were recently hacked (lots of data > stolen but again, encrypted) but a shame and a headache. So I'm sticking > with simple and free. > > I'm sure all told, just jotted down on back of an envelope hidden in the > house is in all probability, probably safest! but Apple Keychain works well > and seamlessly, so I'll stay put! > > AP > > On Friday, 30 December 2022 at 10:24:03 UTC [email protected] > <http://gmail.com/> wrote: > I also use 1Password. I use it to keep all my passwords, logins, credit card > details and other information I want to keep secure but handy to refer to > when needed. Many websites have a 1Password app to enable quick logins. If > you change a password it will ask if you want to save the new one and will > also suggest a new secure password (as will Apple Keychain). It is worth the > money. > I wouldn't trust any free password apps; there are warnings about them being > free for a reason, mainly to sell your info (see https://askleo.com > <https://askleo.com/>). > The Apple keychain is helpful, but not as much as 1Password. > > Changing the subject somewhat, another great and secure website is > https://www.immobilise.com <https://www.immobilise.com/>The national property > register website where you can record all your personal items in case they > get stolen i.e. mobile phones, computers, cameras, and jewellery etc. etc. . > Log their serial numbers, model numbers, receipts etc. > Happy New Year all! > > Martin > > On Thu, 29 Dec 2022 at 18:15, Gillian Snoxall <[email protected] > <applewebdata://BAD31C90-FF26-4FFC-89F3-A173FFD588F7>> wrote: > I am forever forgetting my passwords and having to re-set them. Can anyone > recommend a safe and uncomplicated storage system for passwords? > > Gilly > > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Sussex Mac User Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/smug/EF33E5AA-05A7-4D1D-BA15-7DB41F98CE86%40gmail.com.
