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Remembering passwords has become an arduous task for all of us. There are so many applications, websites and software programs that require a username and password. A person might try to make the task easier by using only one password for everything but this is done with huge risk. A safer alternative is making use of free password manager software to have a safe record of all passwords on your computer.

What should you look for in password manager software program? The most important feature of a password manager software program is, for obvious reasons, security. The password keeper software should make use of encryption to keep the password database secure. Encryption ensures that even if the database is hacked the information remains secure. It would take an extremely long time, years and years, for the information to be deciphered.

The password manager software should be user-friendly and installed easily. It should be able to manage a range of information such as bank account details, web site passwords, software registration codes, email account detail and cell phone pin codes. The database should be accessed with a single master password to make unlocking the password database simple.

There should be an auto-fill feature which automates the process of filling out online web forms. A useful feature of some programs is the ability to transfer the information to a removable device such as a USB. This is helpful if you need to access the information from different locations.

Another helpful feature is the ability to have the software generate a password for you. The passwords generated by the software are usually stronger than the ones you would generate yourself.

Do you write all your passwords in a notebook? Do you use one password for everything? If you want a safer way of managing your passwords, download free password manager software to do the job for you.

The author is a consultant for password manager companies.