Password Management

10 'Password Management' stories May 2013 - February 2017

How to use iCloud Keychain and common concerns

Greg Barbosa Feb 11 2017 - 8:59 am PT

First time checking out the Tech Savvy series? You’ll get the most value by starting at the beginning and checking out the series overview.

Note for regular readers, the already tech savvy, and IT professionals: this series is designed as a resource you can share with those you are helping or for those looking to become tech savvy on their own.

In our previous article we took a look at how to get started with password management using 1Password. Today we’ll look at using Apple’s iCloud Keychain, and answering some of your common password management concerns.

Expand
Expanding
Close

How to implement and benefit from password management software

Greg Barbosa Feb 4 2017 - 5:31 am PT

0 Comments

First time checking out this series? You’ll get the most value by starting at the beginning and checking out the series overview. In our previous article we took a look at how to approach and manage passwords. Today we’ll jump into applying those ideas with 1Password.

Background, Expectations, & Best Practices

In last week’s post, Michael went into a high-level overview on the importance of password management and preparing to implement a strategy. A lot of the frustration with password management stems from how overwhelming it can feel to get started. With so many usernames, passwords, sites, and accounts out there, the prospect of organizing it all can seem like climbing a mountain.

So while there is a decent amount of work to get things going, it will pay big dividends in time savings and reduced frustration. We’ll help you see this is really doable by breaking down the process step by step.

Expand
Expanding
Close

1Password 6.2 for Mac adds automatic login naming + upgraded data importer

Zac Hall Apr 4 2016 - 9:57 am PT

1 Comment

1Password Mac 2-1

Juggling passwords for all the digital services we manage these days is no easy task with varying rules and expiring credentials all the time, but 1Password makes the process both more secure and way more convenient. Rather than using a version of a few passwords that you can actually remember, 1Password easily lets you generate strong, randomized passwords for each service that you protect behind a single secure password, then browser extensions and action extensions on OS X and iOS make password entry super simple.

The latest update to 1Password for Mac, version 6.2, adds a couple of minor but useful enhancements to the desktop experience. First, intelligence behind the automatic login and password filler is smarter in the new version, which means using the keyboard shortcut or browser extension to fill in your info will fail fewer times. The database upgrade also means that naming new logins will be easier as 1Password will be smarter about guessing what website you’re new login is for.

If you’re new to 1Password or setting up friends or family, 1Password 6.2 for Mac also includes a more intelligent data importer for users moving from other password management apps. This follows the introduction of new features like 1Password for Families and Teams, which are also improved in this version, as well as 1Password mini for the Menu Bar on OS X.

Check out the full release notes below:

Expand
Expanding
Close

1Password’s new family plan lets multiple users easily share passwords

Chance Miller Feb 16 2016 - 11:52 am PT

10 Comments

Screen Shot 2016-02-16 at 2.40.39 PM

1Password, the popular service that allows users to securely store their various passwords, has today announced a new plan for families that makes it considerably more affordable. In a blog post, AgileBits, the company behind the service, detailed 1Password for Families, explaining that the service costs $5 per month for a family of five, while additional people can be added for $1 per month.

Expand
Expanding
Close

1Password for iOS adds 3D Touch shortcuts, new security tools, more

Zac Hall Jan 11 2016 - 8:16 am PT

1 Comment

1Password 3D Touch

AgileBits has updated its popular login manager app 1Password to include new features for the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus as well as other security and function enhancements for all users. 1Password 6.2 for iOS adds 3D Touch quick actions from the Home screen icon plus Peek and Pop for previewing items within the app. Pressing the app icon firmly on the latest iPhone models lets you quickly search for items, jump to your favorited passwords, or create new entries. Once you open the app, 3D Touch lets you preview items and swipe up to access popular functions like copying usernames and passwords or opening the 1Browser within the app. There are also a few new security and convenience enhancements for all iPhone and iPad users…

Expand
Expanding
Close

1Password for Mac updated with improvements to 1Password Mini, better URL matching, and more

Mike Beasley Apr 22 2014 - 6:00 am PT

6 Comments

1Password 4 for Mac was updated today to version 4.3 with a bevy of enhancements and new features. Unlike today’s update to the iOS version of the app, the OS X-based update is not an overhaul of the application, but instead focuses on refining the software’s feature set.

This update features big updates to the 1Password Mini plugin, which now allows you to edit your saved items and generated passwords, recognizes a number of new keyboard shortcuts, and supports “fuzzy search” for saved items; the auto-save system, which now prompts you to update your existing password if you create a new password for a saved website; and a lot more.

Expand
Expanding
Close

1Password for Mac updated with a new layout option, improved search, custom password fields, and more

Mike Beasley Dec 6 2013 - 6:30 am PT

16 Comments

1Password for Mac, the popular password management app that we love here at 9to5Mac, has been updated to version 4.1 with a huge list of improvements, fixes, and additions. The first of these new additions is a new multi-column display mode with customizable column sizes.

One of the key changes to the app’s browser plugin is an updated auto-save system for new logins. Whenever you enter a password on a site you haven’t previously saved, 1Password will offer to store the password for you. With today’s update, you’ll now be able to use this feature to update existing passwords that have been previously saved. You can also tag your new auto-saved items right from the auto-save panel.

Expand
Expanding
Close

How-to: Setup and use iCloud Keychain for Mavericks and iOS 7

Sarah Guarino Oct 26 2013 - 9:00 am PT

26 Comments

iCloud Keychain is a brand-new cloud service in OS X Mavericks and iOS 7.0.3 and launched with the new operating systems on October 22nd. iCloud Keychain stores your usernames, passwords, Wi-Fi networks, and credit card information so that you can easily fill in forms or logins whenever you need. This will sync across Safari and with third party apps that support iCloud Keychain. Your information is securely protected using 256-bit AES encryption, preventing unauthorized use of your information. iCloud Keychain also includes a powerful password generator, which will create unique passwords for your online accounts so that you no longer have to come up with secure or hard-to-guess passwords.

This article will teach you how to setup and use iCloud Keychain for iOS and OS X.

Expand
Expanding
Close

1Password 4 for Mac screenshots and upgrade details [Gallery]

Scott Buscemi Aug 23 2013 - 8:02 am PT

6 Comments

This morning, AgileBits has shared some screenshots of their upcoming 1Password 4 for Mac software. The password management app has been in beta for awhile now undergoing dozens of new builds, and the company has announced that it is on track to launch this fall.

Some details that were released this morning:

1Password 4 will be a free upgrade for all MAS customers
1Password 4 for Mac will be a free upgrade to all website customers who purchased on or after January 1, 2013
The browser extension is now native Cocoa and is the same for every browser
Many features have come “Back to the Mac” from their iOS application – iCloud sync, favorites, and multi-site logins
Custom fields can be added to most items

Here are some screenshots of the app at work:

1Password for iOS updated to version 4.2 with new features and fixes

Mike Beasley May 13 2013 - 12:58 pm PT

0 Comments

1Password 4, the popular login manager for iPhone and iPad has been updated to version 4.2 today. The new version sports a bunch of new features and bug fixes, including the ability to search for items in your vault by their URL, improved sharing of vault items, and more. This update also features the fill animation that appeared in the desktop browser extension recently.

The update is available for free on the App Store for existing users. New users can get the fantastic password manager (see our review) for $17.99. The entire change log can be found below.

Expand
Expanding
Close