RoboForm2Go Achieves Daylight Saving Time
March 9, 2008 by Joshua Lien
| | In the spirit of today's transition to daylight saving time, I wanted to highlight RoboForm2Go, a product that saves me time every day. I already include RoboForm and RoboForm2Go in The Lien List, but the benefits warrant additional attention. |
What is RoboForm2Go?
RoboForm2Go is portable software that securely manages your passwords and personal information for life on the go. You can install the software on any USB flash drive. I currently use a 2 GB drive, leaving plenty of room for the typical use of a USB flash drive, which is to store and transfer various files.
How does it work?
Plug the USB flash drive into your computer and the RoboForm2Go software will load (attaching to your browser like a toolbar) or prompt you to load it. Enter your master password, the only password you will have to remember, and your encrypted files remain accessible for a period of time that you control. If you do not access RoboForm2Go during that time, you will be required to re-enter the master password. Without the master password, the RoboForm2Go files are useless. If you have a good master password, it would be very difficult for someone to gain access to your files.
To login to a website, select the site from your personal list with a single click and watch RoboForm2Go quickly take care of the rest: navigating your browser to the appropriate website, entering your user ID and password (or any other required information), and clicking login. If the site has additional security questions, you can record them as notes in RoboForm2Go. The first time you visit a site with RoboForm2Go running, you will have to enter the information manually, and RoboForm2Go will ask you if you want to save the information. After that, only one click is required to login. This keeps your passwords safe from keyloggers.
To fill out forms, click on your profile name and RoboForm2Go will populate the fields with the correct information. This feature makes registering for a new account, placing an order, entering a contest, or requesting a free sample a breeze. You can create multiple profiles to store details for everyone in your family and different situations (personal vs. business).
To generate a new, secure, random password, click on the generate button and RoboForm2Go will suggest a password that includes a mixture of numbers, uppercase and lowercase letters, and even symbols. You can adjust the number of characters to use. The new password can be copied and pasted to the required fields.
To store an ATM PIN, lock combination, phone passwords, or other sensitive information that you use offline, create a SafeNote in RoboForm2Go. Your master password protects the information.
When you are finished using RoboForm2Go, you can exit the software or remove the USB flash drive. RoboForm2Go automatically cleans up after itself and leaves no traces on the computer. This is perfect for using a library, school, work, or Internet cafe computer.
Every week or so, I back up my passwords on my computer. You can also print out a hardcopy of all your passwords to store in a fireproof safe or other location.
Why do I need it?
Before evolving to the use of RoboForm2Go, I tried several approaches to managing my passwords. Most recently, I used a password-protected Word document to store all of my passwords. This worked much the same as RoboForm2Go, by allowing me to remember one master password to access the rest of my passwords. However, I had to update and enter everything manually and my data was not encrypted. RoboForm2Go saves me time (hours each month) and gives me peace of mind. At a cost of $39.95, I cannot think of a more effective investment. This is a phenomenal value and a must have. You will wonder how you lived without it. The software is endorsed by many others including PC Magazine, PC World, and CNET Download.com.
How do I get it?
Download the free 30-day trial. If you agree with me after your free trial, and I am confident you will, buy the full version. People that have less than 10 logins can continue to use the free trial version for as long as they want. What about RoboForm?
RoboForm is the standard program that is tied to one desktop computer or laptop. You can purchase additional licenses at a discount. If you do not want to be forced to have your USB flash drive plugged in every time you use RoboForm on your home computer, you should buy a RoboForm license ($9.95 when purchased with RoboForm2Go). If you do not want the portability that RoboForm2Go offers, you can purchase just RoboForm for $29.95.
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