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[James]

Lastpass has much to recommend it, particularly in light of its ability to generate strong passwords, allow for frequent and easy changes and save all of that information in an encrypted form on their server rather than my computer. In fact, I've used it for months and recognize its strengths.

But it does have some detractions, one of which is the fact that my information is stored out there, so to speak. I've never been fully comfortable with this idea.

Frankly, I long for the simple days of letting my browser handle my passwords (i.e. Firefox/Chrome). Any input would be appreciated.

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[Antony]

Well, for me, usually, I choose my own passwords.

For password management, I use Yojimbo to store it. I use Yojimbo to store all sorts of bits and piece information as well as sensitive ones (encrypted). The major benefit of Yojimbo is not just stores the information (this case, passwords), but it syncs with MobileMe (formerly .Mac) service which means I can get the updated information on every computer I own. (The information is stored on my own computer as well.)

Now, the trust issue. Yojimbo is from Bare Bones Software, a very reputable Macintosh software company since 1993, most famous for its BBEdit. And the online copy for syncing between computers (this can be disabled if need to) is on the MobileMe server which is operated by Apple. I don't have issues with either company.

If I were you, I would get something like Yojimbo for Windows, and have it synced to different computers you own. Since I don't think Firefox/Chrome syncs to different installations. However, some some non-crucial websites, I would simply et Firefox/Safari/Camino to remembe the login informaiton.

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[James]

Thanks, Antony. You've given me something to mull over.

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[Antony]

Does Lastpass allow you to specify where to store your passwords? As in, are you able to specify your own web server for example?

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[James]

It's stored in encrypted form on my own PC. Antony... this site explains all. Watch the videos.

https://lastpass.com/

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[Antony]

thanks for the video.

Well, to be honest, I am a bit disappointed with Lastpass, it seems to me it only does passwords for the web.
I would suggest you checking out this video about Yojimbo,
http://documentation.barebones.com/yoji ... erview.mov

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[richard mitnick]

You can still get the Form Bookmarklet from the old Mozilla days, it still works, and just gives you your passwords on your own computer. You can still get it at https://www.squarefree.com/bookmarklets/forms.html

>>RSM

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