PC Magazine 08.2019

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because they have their own, separate roundup. LastPass and Myki Password
Manager & Authenticator are our Editors’ Choice free password managers.


THE TOP PASSWORD MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
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password manager may abandon it, going back to sticky notes or to using the
same password everywhere. Slick and polished Dashlane boasts a ton of
features; Keeper Password Manager & Digital Vault has also leapt into the
winner’s circle, with a full set of advanced features, a sleek and elegant user
interface, and support for every popular platform and browser. You won’t go
wrong choosing one of these two Editors’ Choice products. Even the products
not named as Editors’ Choice have their merits, though; you may prefer one of
them instead depending on your personal password needs.


Dashlane
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EDITORS’ CHOICE

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protection. Scans Dark Web for compromised accounts. Captures online
shopping receipts.
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Internet Explorer.
Bottom Line: The well designed and executed Dashlane makes smart
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One caveat: The price is also going up.


Keeper Password Manager & Digital Vault
$29.99
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Pros: Supports all popular platforms and browsers. Two-factor authentication.
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EDITORS’ CHOICE
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