On 15/09/2011, at 8:57 PM, Stephen Chape wrote: > Hi folks, > > I almost installed this a few months ago, but then became concerned about > security. > Where is the data stored and could anyone gain access to it ? > The "all your eggs in one basket" issue also worries me ! > > Am I being overly concerned ? > > Regards, > Stephen Chape > >
Proceed with confidence. IMHO, 1Password is a "must have" item of software. Not only is it a repository for all of your important passwords, it's also an invaluable place to store all of those installation codes we collect and love to lose over the years. It's also great for Credit Card details and other important stuff, including secure notes. The true magic happens when you find how it interacts with your web browser. By default, 1Password stores its data in the Application Support folder in your Library folder, in a secure keychain file, so only you have access to it. Additionally, even you vannot access your 1Password data without a password. Optionally, you can elect to store this file in a Dropbox folder, but this seems less secure to me. You can also sync your keychain data with 1Password on an iPhone and/or and iPad. Same conditions apply. Peter Hinchliffe Apwin Computer Services FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer Perth, Western Australia Phone (618) 9332 6482 Mob 0403 046 948 -------------------------------------------------------------------- Mac because I prefer it -- Windows because I have to. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Settings & Unsubscribe - <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug>
