KeePass/KeePassX is a popular open source project that has won the hearts of thousands, with a myriad of plugins and extensions such as KeeFox and ChromelPass, that dramatically improve the user experience. However, KeePass isn’t the only open source password manager out there. If you’re looking for a simpler but still secure application where you can store your login credentials and important notes, why note check out additional open source programs?

Even if you’re accustomed to your beloved and convenient commercial password manager, it’s probably not a bad idea to try other ultra secure applications that offer some of the same features and risk less at your expense. If you’re ready for some password manager goodness, read on!

Clipperz [Web-based]

Clipperz is a web-based password manager, not unlike LastPass, with a major difference in that it’s open source. Jim reviewed it here a couple of years ago so be sure to check his review for more details.

Pros:

• Support for direct one-click logins (made with a special bookmarklet) so users can login automatically from the Clipperz website.
• Provides an encrypted HTML copy for offline read-only use.
• Login history is recorded.
• Registration requires no email (just a username and passphrase) so users can maintain anonymity.
• Works on any OS with a major browser (like Firefox or Opera) that has Javascript enabled.
• Compact site for Firefox sidebar and Opera panel with access to direct one-click logins.
• Clipperz can also store notes with sensitive content.
• Password generator available.



• Users can import data from a number of password managers.

Cons:

• Saving direct logins involves manually copy-pasting code onto Clipperz website,
• Direct login codes don’t seem to work for all sites. In my tests, Imageshack and Springpad couldn’t create direct logins from the bookmarklet, but users can always create new “web passwords” or cards and specify the website URL manually.
• No support for passphrase recovery since emails aren’t required.
• Cannot organize accounts in groups.

Yadabyte Passwords [Windows]

Yadabyte Passwords is like a tiny Keepass manager, except it carries fewer bells and whistles. Though it’s a bit older, this portable password manager is absolutely a breeze to use. You simply create a master password and then type the usernames, passwords, and URLs for all the services you want included in your password database.

Pros:

• Portable
• Easy to use

Cons:

• Might be too simple for some users as it doesn’t have lots of features.
• Cannot organize accounts in groups.

Password Gorilla [Cross-Platform]

Password Gorilla is a password manager and personal vault that can store login information and notes. The application consists of a single executable that allows you to create a database and save it to a specified location. The encrypted database can only be read in Password Gorilla of course, but the database is actually a different file, separate from the application, so you can create several databases if you wish.

Pros:

• Portable
• Can create groups and subgroups to organize passwords and sites.
• Can import password databases saved in CSV format.
• Automatically locks the database after a defined amount of minutes.
• Can clear the clipboard after specified number of seconds.
• Users can set what double-clicking a login does: open a browser directed to the URL, copy password to clipboard, edit login or do nothing.



• Can copy username and password to the clipboard with keyboard shortcuts.

Cons:

• Exported files are unencrypted plain text files.

Universal Password Manager [Cross-Platform; Android]

Universal Password Manager is a simple program that uses 128bit AES encryption and, like Password Gorilla, allows you to create databases once you’ve set a master password.

Pros:

• Databases can be exported and imported.
• Android app available.
• Can load and sync remote databases from URL.



• Can copy username and password to clipboard with keyboard shortcuts.

Cons:

• Cannot organize accounts in groups though they are alphabetized. A workaround could be to create several databases.

From this list, I prefer Password Gorilla as it has robust features. There are, however, dozens of additional open source programs we couldn’t possibly cover, so if you’re eager to learn more, be sure to check out LockCrypt, Password Safe, SilverLock, OpenSimSim and Oubliette.

Do you use an open source password manager and have tips to share? Enlighten us  in the comments!

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Sticky Password is a handy anti-theft device, but how exactly does it give you the cushion of security? Let’s walk through the software.

Open Sesame with a Master Password

Sticky Password Pro is a 7.8 MB download. The installation takes you through four steps starting with the setup of a master password. This is the only password which you have to remember. A Virtual Keyboard also allows passwords to be entered without pressing keys on the keyboard. The next three steps ask you to setup an authorization method (how you will unlock and access the database); a locking timeout (the auto-lock after x minutes of inactivity); and select the browser extensions that you would like to install.

The authorization method deserves a special mention because it allows you to be flexible and gives the option of using a Bluetooth device or a USB drive to decrypt and unlock the password database. All these options make for a strong first line of defense.

Store Your Personal Data Securely

Sticky Password is not only about storing your usernames and passwords, but the software also manages personal details like addresses and contact numbers as Identities. Also, Secure Memos can be filled up with extra information like passport data, various licenses, or the details of your software licenses and Internet settings, and more. It moves beyond a password management app into the realms of information management.

Putting Sticky Password to the Test

From the system tray, Sticky Password automatically recognizes when an application or a website is launched. If an account is found, the login data is entered and you are logged in automatically. If there is no account in the database, Sticky Password automatically hints at adding an account to the database. You can also use the Sticky Pointer to quickly select an application / website and enter personal data. Sticky Password allows multiple user names-password combos to be saved for one account. It allows for unlimited accounts and you can conveniently group them too.Quiet handy for all your Google accounts.

The auto-fill features of the software also includes other identity details like full name, sex, country, town/city, phone number, email address, etc. You can set up different identity profiles for your online shopping.That’s a real timesaver!

Noteworthy Extras

With a single click you can create a portable version of the app to carry along in your portable device. If you are a flummoxed, Sticky Password helps to create super-strong passwords with an included password generator.

To round it all off, Sticky Password has password import, secure encrypted export and backup functions to give you complete peace of mind. Is there anything else you can ask from a foolproof password management software? Stay safe.

We’ve got 25 copies of Sticky Password Pro to give away this week and here’s what you need to know to win one.

How do I win a copy?

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This giveaway begins now and ends Friday, July 1st at 2100hrs PDT. The winners will be selected at random and informed via email.

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But if you use a different password for every website, how will you ever be able to remember them all? You won’t, of course, and that’s where a password manager comes in. With a password manager, you only need to remember one “master password”, protecting all other unique passwords. KeePass and LastPass users are nodding their heads knowingly at this point, but if you’ve never used a password manager before and the concept seems a bit intimidating, it’s very possible RoboForm is what you’ve been waiting for all along.

First off, you should know RoboForm isn’t free: it currently costs $9.95 for the first year, and $19.95 for every year after that. For that, you get to install RoboForm on unlimited devices, with seamless password sync and backup. RoboForm also offers a free version, but it supports only ten logins (I know people who can keep ten different logins in their head). Fortunately, the full version comes with a 30-day trial, which is plenty of time to make up your mind. RoboForm’s commercial polish shows right from the first step on the installation process:

The installer is clear and simple, while not skimping on the details. Since you’re going to be trusting the database with all of your passwords, RoboForm lets you know right from the get-go where it would be stored, and you can change its location if you want to:

Then, right within the setup process, RoboForm has you create your new master password, the one you really must never forget. The dialog is very clear, and includes a password-strength meter. The meter, incidentally, hit the “Excellent” grade when I was less than halfway through typing my complete passphrase. This could either mean RoboForm’s standards for master password strength isn’t high enough, or I’m paranoid. I leave that judgment up to you.

RoboForm integrates tightly with IE, Firefox, Chrome and a host of other browsers. Here’s what the included Chrome add-on looks like:

This is what RoboForm’s main window looks like:

If you come from KeePass (like I do), you might be flustered at first by the fact that there’s no “New Record” button. If you want to save a new user/password pair using the RoboForm editor, it’s not instantly clear what you have to do. It turns out the secret is pushing the large RoboForm button:

So rather than a simple “New Record“, there are three different terms here — Safenote, Identity and Passcard. A Safenote is basically an encrypted note, completely free-form. That’s parallel to KeePass’s Notes field included with every record, but shinier:

An Identity is a complete profile used by RoboForm to automatically fill in forms. It has just about every field you could think of, starting from the obvious Name and Title and ending with obscure fields such as Pager number and NI and NHS numbers:

That’s just for “Person“. There are several other field sets, such as “Bank Account”, “Passport”, “Car” and more.

Last but not least, we’ve got Passcards, which are username/login pairs for websites, the most common used for a password manager. Surprisingly, you cannot create those from within RoboForm Editor. Here’s what I got when I tried:

Okay, so I used Chrome to go to a random website and signed up for a new account. When the time came to select a password, I decided to try RoboForm’s Generate feature:

That’s RoboForm’s Chrome add-on in the foreground, with the site I was trying to create an account with in the background. That Fill button just didn’t work. I clicked it with all my might, repeatedly, yet the Password and Repeat Password fields remained blank. Dragging the generated password did work, but it instantly closed the dialog, so for the Repeat Password I had to open the dialog again and drag it again. Copy/pasting would have been faster.

As soon as I hit the Create Account button, RoboForm’s auto-detection kicked in:

Quite slick! It had the real site name in the box, not “Random Website”. Not the URL either, mind you, but the actual site name, and it was clever enough to extract it even though the page title wasn’t the exact site name. Very nice. So on the one hand, letting you create new passcards only by actually creating new accounts in websites feels a bit restrictive — but on the other hand, it’s a fantastic way to make sure you never forget to store your new password.

The actual passcard record is very simple: It contains just a site title, URL, user ID and password:

And just for comparison, here’s the same dialog in KeePass:

A different level of visual complexity, indeed. And yes, if you’ve been paying attention you now know my fictitious identity at Popling.net, password and all. Go have fun, pretend you’re me.

If you’re already using another password management solution and wish to migrate to RoboForm, it’s very likely possible. Check out the comprehensive Import dialog:

Note that RoboForm also offers to import bookmarks. I had it import my IE bookmarks, and the process was very smooth. I ended up with a bookmark tree looking like this:

Are there other bookmark management solutions? Sure, just like there are plenty of other password managers. But what’s interesting about RoboForm is how embracive it feels — it does your logins, forms, in-app forms (not just browser-based forms), contacts and encrypted notes. And it somehow does it all without feeling too complex or clunky.

If you’re used to KeePass, sure, it might feel awkward at first. But if you’ve never used a password manager before, RoboForm has a way of integrating itself into your workflow, and you’ll find yourself using it for all of your passwords and forms in no time.  Let us know what you think of it or if you prefer using something completely different.

MakeUseOf, AllMyApps and TheDailyBuggle are the key organisers of this bundle. The licenses were generously sponsored by their individual companies in good faith. Thanks go out to all of them for participating in this charity effort.

What’s featured in the bundle

Sticky Password PRO 5.0

Sticky Password PRO 5.0 is an extremely useful and secure password and identity manager for Windows. In addition to storing online passwords and other personal information for form-filling, it can also manage passwords for your desktop applications like Skype, MSN Messenger, Yahoo! Messenger, Trillian, iTunes, Dropbox, etc.; thus saving you time. Sticky Password PRO 5.0 automatically retrieves your stored password and fills in any online form for your with just one click.

Switching over to Sticky Password from other password managers is a cinch — Sticky Password PRO 5.0 is able to retrieve store credentials from AI RoboForm, KeePass, LastPass as well as online passwords stored within browsers.If you’re always on the go, then use the included portable version of Sticky Password and you’ll never be without your passwords. Both the desktop and portable versions are secured using the same strong military grade encryption algorithms.

Sticky Password PRO 5.0 runs on all versions of Windows and is available in multiple languages.

MaxTo

MaxTo is truly one of those applications that you have to have, especially if you’re a web designer, programmer or perhaps just anyone who claims to be a productivist with a single or multi-monitor setup. MaxTo is a simple system tray application that helps you to organise your workspace and resize active windows just the way you want them. You don’t even need to stick to just one configuration — MaxTo allows you to store multiple profiles, so you can have as many arrangements as you need.

Whenever you need your windows arranged according to your preset workspace, invoke MaxTo from the system tray or by using the hotkey and you’ll have you perfect setup spanning one or several monitors. Setting these configurations is really easy with the overlay screen. MaxTo allows you to split each screen segment into as many areas as you require. Pixel perfectly.

With a purchase of this bundle, you’ll receive a perpetual license for MaxTo with free upgrades for 1 month. After that, the software will continue to operate normally but further updates will not be available.

MaxTo works with all versions of Windows and is available in multiple languages.

IObit Advanced SystemCare PRO 3

Although IObit Advanced SystemCare PRO 3 is one lower than the current version offered, it is still a complete PC maintaince suite. Advanced SystemCare PRO 3 works in the background to help you optimise your PC when it’s left idle.

It boosts your system’s performance with its Deep Clean feature by cleaning unwanted junk files, deleting obsolete files, defragmenting your hard drive, correcting system errors and finding and correcting registry errors. It offers the option of creating restore points before performing these tasks, enabling you to reverse any unwanted changes.

For those looking for a temporary speed boost, Advanced SystemCare PRO 3 offers Turbo Boost, a feature which temporarily grants your computer an additional boost of speed by disabling unnecessary background processes, clearing the RAM and thereby concentrating processor performance to your task at hand. In addition to all that, it also sports a malware scanner to protect your PC from infection and nefarious software.

*This version of Advanced SystemCare PRO 3 is upgradeable to PRO 4 but only until version 4.00.

IObit Advanced SystemCare PRO 3 runs on Windows 2000, XP, Vista and Windows 7.

Zoner Photo Studio 13 HOME

Zoner Photo Studio HOME can be easily described as “an Explorer for photos on steroids”. Zoner Photo Studio 13 Home is the latest update of one of the best photo manager and editor there is for Windows. Photo Studio provides you with an easy-to-use interface for organising your photographs, as well as a simple yet powerful image editor for quick touch-ups.

Zoner Photo Studio 13 HOME is able to import and preview pictures from your digital SLR and provide you with a convenient platform to edit those photos. It has a built-in library of retouching tools and special graphical effects to add some pizzaz to your images.

Zoner Photo Studio 13 HOME will also help you to share those photos with your friends by directly exporting them to Facebook, Flickr and Picasa. The intelligent software can the daunting task of creating beautiful calendars and web galleries using your images and turn it into a two-click process.

Zoner Photo Studio 13 HOME is compatible with all versions of Windows including Windows 7 64-bit.

Nitro PDF Professional

Nitro PDF Professional is more than just an Adobe Acrobat alternative, it provides you with a complete suite of tools to create, convert, edit, combine, secure, annotate, form-fill and save industry standard PDF files. Yet, it manages to be truly intuitive and easy-to-use.

Nitro PDF Professional can create PDF files from virtually any Windows application and is able to convert many file types into PDF with just one click. One of its most sought after features is the ability to accurately and intelligently convert PDFs to Word, Excel and RTF files individually or in a batch; retaining graphics, text formatting, paragraphs, columns, tables, headers, footers and more.

With its editorial tools, Nitro PDF Professional enables you to edit any text, graphics, links and metadata in your PDF files without going back to the source file in Microsoft Word or Excel. You can change the type of font face and size, insert new text, crop and resize images, add bookmarks and links directly in the PDF.

Nitro PDF Professional runs on all versions of Windows and on Windows Server 2003, 2008 and 2008 R2.

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Even though our life would be much simpler if we used one password for all accounts, the consequences – once that single password was revealed – would be dire. But using and memorizing different passwords for different accounts could easily strain your brain, especially if you have lots of web accounts. That’s why a good, free password manager is a necessity and Sticky Password Free could be a good possibility for Windows users.

Setting Up The Manager

Sticky Password Free is the free version to the more advanced Pro version. Even though it’s limited to fifteen passwords and one account, the free version is good enough for everyday users. Aside from automatic login and form filling, users can also keep secure memos and create a portable version of the app.

After downloading and installing the app, there are some steps that you need to go through before the app is usable. The first step is to create a master password to access the password database. Since this one is going to protect all other passwords that you use, make it really strong. Add upper case letters, lower case letters and numbers to the combination.

To make everything more secure, Sticky Password provides you with a virtual keyboard to fill in the password fields. The purpose is to prevent keyloggers from recording your keystrokes. This is especially useful if you use a public computer where the level of security is unknown.

After configuring “Access control” and “Locking timeout“, you will be asked to install the browser extensions and/or plugins. These extensions will help you to automatically record and fill in passwords and other user information within your browser(s).

Using Sticky Password

After the configuration process, Sticky Password will open. You need to fill in your master password to unlock the data inside the app.

The first time you use Sticky Password, it will offer to import data from exported Sticky Password, browsers, and other compatible applications. You can do data import later using the “Import” link in the main window.

All the data is displayed in the main pane. You can easily add, remove, edit and search them.

You can access this window later by choosing “Manage Database” from Sticky Password’s System Tray menu.

Similar to other database managers, the first thing that you have to do before using the app is fill in some data. Click the “Add” button and start adding accounts and secure memos. You can also add data to your identity, but you are limited to one identity in the free version.

There are two different kinds of account that you can create: Web Account and Application Account.

If you choose web account, you can add the URL of the site or select one from your saved bookmark list.

Then you can fill in all the details about that web account.

If you need to come up with a stronger password for the account, you can use the password generator. Aside from determining the length of the password, you can also add more factors to strengthen the result.

If you’d like to store some important text in the database, use “Secure memo“. You will get a basic text editor with options to choose a text icon and a template.

To help you fill in forms on the web, you might want to complete your personal information. Go to the “Identity” window and fill in the fields under “Value“.

If you need to install Sticky Password in several PCs you might need to import the database from other computers. You can easily “Export” the database from one computer and import it on another.

Creating The Portable Version

A portable version of the password manager would be perfect for people who need to keep their passwords with them all the time. If you are one of those who can’t part with your passwords, you can create a portable Sticky Password to keep in your thumb drive. Just click the System Tray icon and choose “Portable version“.

Choose the drive where you want to keep the portable password manager and click “Next“.

Sticky Password will build the portable version. After the process is finished, you will see the result (the portable app and the data folder) inside your thumb drive.

Other than a thumb drive, you can also put the portable Sticky Password in your Dropbox folder and access it from every other computer that you use. The advantage of this arrangement is that you will always have updated data in all of your computers. But please note that the total size of this portable app plus data is quite big (more than 10 MB), so synchronizing the app might take quite a while under a slow Internet connection.

As for the usage, just let Sticky Password sit quietly in the System Tray. It will automatically show up and lend a hand in time of need.

Have you tried Sticky Password? Or do you know and use another better free password manager? Share your favorites using the comments below.

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We collected 243 votes and the division was incredibly close: 38% might read their partner’s email; 34% would never read their partner’s email; while 28% would definitely read their partner’s email.

Full results and this week’s poll after the jump.

As you can see, there’s almost an equal amount of votes on each option. Incredibly close!

This week’s poll question is: How Do You Keep Track Of Your Passwords?

There are so many different password managers out there. Often people new to the concept have no idea which one to trust. So, let’s help them decide. Which password manager do you use?

No doubt you tried a few password managers before you settled on your favourite. Let us know why your choice is the best in the comments!

The best password managers roughly fall into 2 categories. Either you must be online to retrieve them from the cloud, or they are stored offline in your own storage area. Also in this review, I am setting some ground rules to narrow down the field a bit.

These password managers must:

• Store passwords in a secure manner;
• Include browser plugin so that your passwords can be ‘easily’ retrieved;
• Have been around long enough that trust in their software/services and security practices is high;
• Be free!

There are many password managers to choose from and I am not digging at any of the other ones; I simply want to keep this list limited to the ‘big players.’ If you have a password manager (or method) you would like to share with us; please do so in the comments below. We have featured a number of the best password managers below, and others, here on MakeUseOf. Without further ado, the final list of our contenders:

Clipperz

Clipperz, reviewed by us here, is “much more than a password manager” as stated on its website. Clipperz will store all kinds of information about a website including any form information and passwords all on their web service.

Being open source means that the code running behind the scenes is open for community inspection, ostensibly meaning that the security of the site is better than if it was closed-source. As an added benefit, it allows Clipperz to offer a Community Edition that enables you to host a version of their service on your own website. This would be a good option if you are paranoid about the software and people running the service behind the scenes.

The only thing I found to really complain about is the lack of tight browser integration. Firefox (and Opera) have the ability to run a stripped down version of the site in the sidebar; allowing you to login directly to the site and retrieve passwords from there. Otherwise, Clipperz is a solid service; and runs on donations.

Keepass/KeepassX

Keepass (Windows, only; and its bretheren KeepassX, For Linux and MacOS X) is an offline password manager which encrypts and stores your passwords in a file which adheres to a common standard; and is readable by a number of programs based off the Keepass code. That means that there are readers available for just about every platform under the sun. While it is “offline” there are some cool hacks that allow you to access your store in many locations.

For the browser component, there are a number of plugins which allow direct access to your passwords within your web windows without having to use an external program.

Keepass is time-tested and secure; I used to carry around a portable edition on my USB key chain. While I like the independence of it, I did find it a hassle to use at times and found myself more often than not leaving it in my pocket rather than dragging it out and loading it up (lazy, I know!).

Lastpass

LastPass is an online password manager available for free. While it is not open source, they say that they often review their code for security implications and haven’t had any breaches that that community knows of. They also have a professional account which will give you mobile access to your passwords, and I like that they have a clear revenue stream which will (hopefully) mean that they will be around for the long run. They also give you the ability to import and export your passwords.

Another cool feature is the security challenge. This will analyze your existing passwords and give you a score based on how strong and how unique your passwords are. This gives you something to test yourself and to make your passwords more secure.

Browser integration is awesome and I think the winning feature of Lastpass. It is extremely easy to use their password manager within any browser you wish – it even works on the latest beta versions. They keep on top of their plugins and it shows.

I thought I would be remiss without going over some of the pay options quickly. These options meet the critieria above but do have a fee associated with them. Both solutions have a 30-day free demo.

Roboform

Roboform started off as a form field remembering app but is now a full-on password manager. It stores your password encrypted and is very similar to LastPass above.

1Password

1Password has especially tight integration with MacOS X and if you are on that platform I would seriously take a look at them. They include many of the features above but is also tightly integrated with the OS and browser. They have versions for other operating systems but really shine on the Mac end. It costs $39 for a single user license and stores them offline. An online version is available so that you can access your passwords anywhere.

The Winner

LastPass! LastPass has the best overall features and its price point (free) is very reasonable for any user. The only reason I would not recommend it is if you ever need to access your passwords offline; otherwise it is just about perfect. If you do wish to access your passwords offline you might want to try out Keepass which is also a very good password manager. Let us know if you have any other favorite password managers for keeping your passwords secure!

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When it comes to keeping track of your secure details, SafeWallet has you covered across multiple platforms “” including your smartphone! So, you can enter in bank details, passport numbers and even more trivial details like clothing sizes. These are all kept safe from prying eyes, yet convenient for you to access when you’re out and about.

This week, MakeUseOf is giving away 25 combination copies of SafeWallet for both your desktop and mobile so you can benefit from this incredibly useful phone and desktop application. Give it a go!

Features

Multi-Device

SafeWallet is available for Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone, Symbian and Blackberry. This makes it incredibly versatile, so you can easily add information to SafeWallet using your PC and access it later on your phone.

Easy to use

SafeWallet is very easy to use. Once installed on your phone, Mac or Windows device it is fairly straightforward to create a new wallet, some sub-folders and enter some new cards. Start with just one wallet on one device, as you can sync them later very easily. A new card is made for each secure item you wish to document, eg. social security number, credit card, frequent flyer number, etc.

There are also numerous templates for cards ready for you to use, which also serves as a reminder for important numbers you might want on hand. You may also create templates for cards “” those made on your computer will be available on your phone for future use.

To copy data from a card, try clicking in the field. For other useful tools related to that data, look to the right of the information and you will see device-specific icons to send email, browse addresses or make a phonecall.

Wi-fi Sync

To sync your devices, there are two main options. The basic sync is to sync via your local wi-fi network. When your computer and smartphone share the same wi-fi network, you can navigate to the sync screen on both devices and it will share the wallet with the other device (For Android use Menu > Sync; For Windows use File > Settings > Sync or Tools > Sync Manager). Whenever you want to re-sync, simply follow the same process.

Cloud Sync with Dropbox

A more automated sync process is to use Dropbox. However, don’t sync with Dropbox as well as the wi-fi sync as you will end up with multiple copies of your wallet. To sync with Dropbox, visit the settings/preferences menu on each device and check the “Store Wallets in Dropbox” option (For Android use Menu > Settings > Dropbox; For Windows use File > Settings > Library). On a computer where you already use Dropbox, there’s no need to enter more details. The application simply finds your Dropbox folder and uses it. On the phone, you will need to log in to Dropbox via the SafeWallet application.

Once this Dropbox setup is complete, changes on any device automatically reflect in the others quite soon after the change is made. So, it’s effectively a multi-device automated sync.

Try SafeWallet

This handy application definitely worthy trying, as is such a simple and painless answer to the problem of storing your important confidential data on your phone.

If you miss out on the giveaway, SafeWallet is available with a free trial for your computer and a modest fee on Android and iPhone.

How do I win a copy?

It’s simple, just follow the instructions.

This giveaway begins now and ends Friday, December 10th at 2100hrs PST. The winners will be selected at random and announced via email.

Spread the word to your friends and have fun!

MakeUseOf would like to thank SBSH Software LTD for their generosity while participating in this giveaway. Interesting in sponsoring? We’d love to hear from you. Get in touch with us via email.