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Technology Bytes
by Francine Brokaw
Pass2Go
This small but powerful program installs directly onto a USB flash drive (those little portable units that can attach to your key ring or you can carry in your purse or pocket) and allows you the privacy to access different computers without transferring any of your personal data to them. This program stores all your passwords on the USB key so when you’re traveling and using another computer, or you go to a friend’s house and use their computer, you can access everything just as you would on your own system without leaving any trace that you have used the new computer. Your passwords are not stored or transferred to the computer’s memory. Rather, all your personal information stays right there on the USB key.
What makes this so great is that there is no installation required on any computer. That’s right. You don’t have to install the program on your computer in order to use it. Just install it into the USB key and it’s ready to go. And you’re ready to go too. This is especially beneficial for business travelers who often find they have to use a different computer when they travel. With this program, you will still have all your passwords secured on the USB key and be able to access sites, however, when you unplug the key from the computer, all traces of your activities will be erased, leaving no personal information behind.
Pass2Go not only manages your passwords, it also automatically logs users onto their special sites and fills in forms. Imagine being on vacation and realizing you forgot to pay a bill. If you have online banking, all you need to do is find a computer, plug in your USB key with the Pass2Go, and access your bank. All your personal information will be filled in automatically for you and in a few seconds you’ll have your bill paid and you can return to your Mai Tai! When you unplug your USB key from the visiting computer, there will be no trace of your personal ID or password or bank account on the system!
You can also save your bookmarks using Pass2Go. This way, you will have access to all your frequented sites wherever you go.
With the form filling aspect of the program, you won’t have to fill in all your information. The info stored on the USB key will fill it in for you, thus saving you time and assuring that you won’t misspell any vital words or even invert important numbers. Face it. We all have done this at some time or another. No more tediously entering all your info into forms. Pass2Go does it for you!
If you frequently use other computers, this is a great little program to have. And, if you have a home office and a business office, you can keep your info on a USB key and take it back and forth between your two computers, with the knowledge that when you are not in your business office, no one will be able to sneak a peek at your passwords or personal info. A little toolbar will show you what information you have ready to be inserted into forms and passwords. Just click the appropriate button and the program does the rest.
Pass2Go is for PCs and lists at $39.98. For more information go to their website.
© 2005 Francine Brokaw
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