LastPass
Password management system for storing encrypted passwords in private accounts.
Website: lastpass.com
File Under: Productivity
Uses:
- Keep all your passwords safely stored in the password manager—easily accessible with one master password
- Keep digital records of notes/important documents safe and easily accessible
- Password sharing—conveniently and safely share passwords and notes with anyone
- Access passwords and notes from any device, anywhere
- Browser extensions for easily accessing the password manager from any browser
Pros:
- No longer have to remember so many passwords—one master password makes it easy to access all your stored passwords
- Easy to share and send login information to other users securely
- Automatically syncs passwords across all devices
- Notifications appear in toolbar to save new usernames and passwords
- Unlimited number of passwords can be stored
- Password strength support for creating safe passowords
- Your information is completely secure—only you know your master password and can access your information (not even LastPass can)
Cons:
- Sometimes saves passwords multiple times—can result in duplicate or outdated entries
- Mobile app could stand some improvement
Pricing:
- Free
- Premium: $1/month billed annually ($12/year)
- Shared family folder—up to 5 users, LastPass for applications, desktop fingerprint identification, 1GB of encrypted file storage
