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1Password Updated to Version 2.6

By Chris Thomson ⋅ April 28, 2008 ⋅  Email This Post ⋅  Print This Post ⋅ Post a comment

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Agile Web Solutions has updated their password manager, 1Password, to version 2.6. The new version includes over 60 changes, and improvements.

1Password now includes support for a number of additional browsers, the password generator has been improved, their is a new change password function, and provides anti-phishing. Let’s take a closer look at all of these new features.

1Password has always supported the most common browsers. However, when those browsers get updated, and as new browsers rise in popularity, 1Password needs to update to function correctly with those web browsers. Agile Web Solutions has added supports OmniWeb 5.7, Camino nightlies, Fluid, and Firefox 3 in this release.

1Password has an integrated password generator that will automatically generate a strong password for you. In this new update, their is now multiple password generation methods, including hash-based passwords, and pronounceable passwords.

In 1Password 2.6, there is now an option to help protect yourself from phishing scams. Simply open up version 2.6, navigate to 1Password > Preferences > AntiPhishing and enable the preference.

One of the greatest new features in 1Password 2.6 is the change password function. If you decide to change your password on a certain website, 1Password will detect the change if you use 1Password to fill the “old password” box, and the password generator for the “new password” box. This makes it simple to change all of your passwords from weak ones you’ve created, to the extremely strong ones that 1Password can generate for you.

1Password 2.6 is a free update for registered users, unless you are a holder of a “Mac Gem promotional license.” If you’re the holder of a Mac Gem promotional license, you’ll need to purchase a new license for this version.

[via 1Password]

Tags: 1password, plugins, web browsing