Technology expert Kim Komando does not recommend using a free password manger for a Windows PC in this day and age. Is there a premium password manager for Windows PCs that is both good and user-friendly? In this video, Kim gives Keeper, Dashlane, and 1Password as examples of good password managers.
I was on 1Password, a family account for free because my work uses it… but then I had concerns that if I got locked out, I didn’t know the pathway for getting back in. I moved over to Proton Pass because I was already using Proton Mail, and they have a reputation for privacy and security, and because I already know their account recovery procedures very well. It’s still under development, but I enjoy it. I have like 500 different records in there… not all passwords, but some notes, too.
Postscript - I am highly prejudiced because I managed to snag a $1 per month (paid annually) lifetime subscription, price will never increase, for Beta testing users… which I am never giving up. With it comes unlimited email aliases which forward to my Proton Mail. This is like the sweetest deal I ever got.
I have tested transferring data back and forth between Proton Pass and Bitwarden, and it does work. No need to hand-key 500 entries!
Many of the pros use Bitwarden, a open source password manager. My computer guru is Leo Laporte and he likes that one.
I currently use Bitwarden but sadly, it is not easy to use. I would never recommend it to an older person or anyone that struggles, even a little bit, with technology. Yes, IT professionals will find it OK.
I use Sticky Pass and had a very cheap lifetime license through StackSocial.com. Right now I see Lifetime Premium for $30 one-time fee. I suggest you try the free version. You can export all the entries and store in a safe also if you want. I wanted to be able to use it on multiple devices (my Android and Win7 and Win10 systems) so I upgraded to Premium and paid. You may see the price drop for Black Friday.
Review: Sticky Password Review | PCMag
Then again, if you are looking for cheaper there is a manual system on Amazon…
No offense, Lavarock, but what do you think of this TechRepublic article? It does acknowledge shortcomings Google Password Manager has, but it also says the following:
So, the choice of your password manager depends on your online security needs. But one thing I would advise is that if you’re a large enterprise, it would be better to go for a dedicated password manager, but if you only need a password manager for basic, individual protection, then the Google Password Manager is a good option since it’s entirely free.
Keep in mind that I’m on a fixed income. I don’t run a business. I can’t say that I’m a large enterprise.
I used Last Pass for 4 years as a premium member, $36/yr. The customer support is fantastic.
I keep a list of my passwords in an encrypted file in addition to Goole’s free password manager.
For those who don’t trust password managers veracrypt is available.
I’ve been using 1Password since v5 or v6 and have been very happy with it. They have not had any major security issues in all that time (as far as I’m aware at least). LastPass is usually listed as their prime competitor but LastPass HAS had security issues (so I would not recommend them).
Be sure your pass word manager is compatible with pass keys.
Pass words will be eventually be phased out
I’ve used Dashlane for many years. In addition to generating and keeping complex passwords, it fills in all of the blanks on many websites. So I usually don’t have to manually enter a username or password. Dashlane recognizes the site when I open it and quickly fills it in so I can go about my day without those extra steps.
Would be nice if everything was as easy as an iPhone with face recognition, though.
I used Lastpass until they were hacked and lost volumes of account information a couple of years ago. I moved to Bitwarden. It’s open source, has a free tier (fine for me) and I find easy to use. It autofills sign-on credentials and has browser addons for your favorite browser. It’s recommended by many reputable tech gurus.
I never use the built-in browser password vaults. For instance on Chrome or Firefox. They always pop up and ask me if I want to save the password to my computer. Anyone, even with minimal skill, can find your passwords if stored in your browser files on your laptop (they aren’t encrypted).
Who besides Kim Komando recommends NordPass? Is NordPass really that much better than Sticky Password?
I’ve be a satisfied user of LastPass for over a decade. Wife and I use the “family plan”, which is cheaper than two copies.
