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Feel free to reply to any comment by clicking the "Reply" button.I would like to address an app I saw on my computer about holding your passwords for you so you do not have to write them down. I have a book by my computer with all my passwords in them. Its unbelievable how many I have. Let alone trying to remember them for any reason I need to get into something on my phone. Is this app safe and does it really keep each and every password you need to use on your computer or phone.... I already know what it is like to have my identity stolen. That didn't clear up for over a year. Any suggestions here would be appreciated.
TweedleDee
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May 17, 2018
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What is the name of the app? There are many apps like you described on the app market, and most of them I do not trust as they could connect to the internet, but I did find one though that doesn't. Also, are you looking to download said app for a smartphone, and if so are you on Android or Apple?
@SpikeTalon Not sure the name of it. It was an advertisement on YouTube. And I have an android phone. I have a book for all my passwords and I actually do not try to open up any more sites where I need a password. Sometimes it can be overwhelming having such a long list of passwords.
@TweedleDee That's probably a good idea, and that doesn't really sound good being it was an advertisement on YouTube, their ads for apps are often questionable. I do the same thing, I rely on a notebook to store credentials. I'm on Android as well, and I could recommend an app called Passkeep, and I think the developers name was something like Gareth Williams. I like that one because it does not have any internet permission, no need for a password manager to connect to the net in my opinion.
@SpikeTalon Thank you so much for taking your time to answer and help me with this question. You seem to be very informative and up to date on everything.
@TweedleDee Thank you, glad I could help. I'm also glad you have Android, being that I use the same it makes it easier to help as I know quite a bit about Android.
You know how I feel about this,,, No one is going to protect or take care of your needs as far as what a person buys electronics, food or anything. This is something most of us do not think of and take for granted. Especially seniors. I know I was in the dark for a long time. This was great to read and I am glad there is someone like you who has such conscientious mind to bring this for all to read and discuss. Thank you SpikeTalon
TweedleDee
Level 6
May 16, 2018
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You are very welcome, and thank you for taking the time to explore the link. Mobile device security is a very important issue these days, and that much will not be going away anytime soon. I just wish there were people out there who are as concerned about this topic as I am, and I even started a cyber security group on here in which to hopefully reach a wider audience, so I haven't been doing too many public posts lately. Again, thank you for taking the time to explore the link I shared, and please spread the word to everyone you know about this topic.
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