Looking for an app which will log and store private info

I realize that I can simply use text edit or MS Word to create documents for storing private information such as web site log-in names and passwords, but was wondering if there might be a more elegant solution which would also include password protection ?

Thanks !

Doug

1Password is what you're looking for. Even has an iPhone app (with double password protection) so you can carry all your passwords with you

Thanks Bob. Anything similar with a smaller price tag ? Like saaaaaaaay... free ?

Doug

Edit: Nevermind. I just looked at its features and wouldn't think that there'd be anything similar for free. Pretty cool program worth considering I suppose.

Yeah I have to second 1Password. I just can't imagine not having it anymore. It'll be the best money you spend on software in a long time!

what about KeePassX an opensource alternative

its free: KeePassX - Downloads

Something like Hide Folders Doug ??

Not sure if its the path you are wanting to go down or not.
But i have all my very personal doc's in this and its password protected.
It actually hides the folders so you cant see them anywhere

Cheers

Thanks DRmac. I'll look at that as well. What's funny is that I tend to forget the apps which are already available in OS X. Even ones that are used by the system every day. For example: Keychain Access. Duh...

Though, 1Password is incredibly convenient and a lot more useful for lazy folks such as myself..

Doug

TattooedMac said:

Something like Hide Folders Doug ??

Not sure if its the path you are wanting to go down or not.
But i have all my very personal doc's in this and its password protected.
It actually hides the folders so you cant see them anywhere

Cheers

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I actually had Hide Folders. Found the free version absolutely useless and insulting to be honest with you. Unless you actually pay for the real version, it hides absolutely nothing. On the surface it might seem like it does, but if someone is sitting at your computer, and sees the hide folders icon they might click on it, which reveals all of your "hidden stuff". Since I found it to be a gimmick in order to get you to pay for the real thing, I said goodbye.

For sensitive data i have a hidden folder which was created by means of terminal. It works for the most part, but isn't fool proof since its security depends upon ME clearing the most recently opened path/folder in Finder. If I forget to do that, it's very easy for someone who knows what they're doing to get that info.

For now, Keychain Access seems to be the most reasonable, free and already existing solution for OS X. Thanks though buddy.

Doug

Doug

Check out Keeper Password & Data Vault. It's secure, free, and works perfectly. Really nice interface.

EDIT: Nevermind. I wasn't paying attention. I was thinking of iPhone apps, not OS X apps.

If you really want free, I'd suggest using software that ships with every Mac - the Keychain.

I used it for over 2 years before I sprung for 1Password.
Open it up, I think in the File menu, select 'Create new Secure Note'.
I kept secure notes for all my passwords, logins, software codes and keys along with a lot more. Requires your password to open it and to view any of it's contents.

Really easy to move from system to system also. Moved that single file (login.keychain) from 10.4 to 10.5 to 10.6 without issue.

Doug b said:

I actually had Hide Folders. Found the free version absolutely useless and insulting to be honest with you. Unless you actually pay for the real version, it hides absolutely nothing. On the surface it might seem like it does, but if someone is sitting at your computer, and sees the hide folders icon they might click on it, which reveals all of your "hidden stuff". Since I found it to be a gimmick in order to get you to pay for the real thing, I said goodbye. Doug

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Ohh i failed to state i have the pro version ...
Works very well though.

Cheers