Web hosting tools and online passwords

In all browsers there is always the function to back up web addresses that Internet users use through Favorites in IE or Bookmarks in FireFox.

However, it is not always possible to use this address list when going to another computer. Therefore, online storage services are always the most flexible solution.

Users can export web address lists in Internet Explorer or FireFox, then upload it to email for storage. When you want to use it on another computer, download it, import the list into the corresponding browser and browse the web. Too complicated! In fact, just remember your account at one of the web hosting services below that you can manage all your favorite web lists and access them at any time.

Del.icio.us : Present in almost all news websites and blogs. The popularity of Del.icio.us (DIU) has put this service on top compared to other competitors. Equipped with the latest features and technologies, the number of DIU users has reached millions. You can search for cooking instructions, pages related to a favorite topic, store lists in a personal format or export bookmark lists (*).

Although DIU's name is hard to remember, the clear, stylish interface of the most popular classifieds website in the US is Craigslist. On the one hand are noticeable bookmarks and on the right are tags (tags). DIU introduces popular tags so that users can easily choose and accordingly set the card.

Magnolia : born after Del.icio.us, more convenient with a single toolbar link. Magnolia collects site description information from the HTML code inside the website. Users only need to put a tag. Another useful feature is the 5-star rating system and the "Keep Private" button that helps keep backups from being posted to the public.

Like Del.icio.us , Magnolia easily import and export archived lists.

StumbleUpon : SU is a social network rather than a web address hosting service. Here, users will be introduced to many websites in areas where users do not need to search. To use SU, you need to install a toolbar. On the toolbar there is a button that, when selected, you will be redirected to random websites that are highly appreciated in your chosen field.

You can vote, review or comment. Re-bookmark the website address and put it in the archive list. Currently, StumbleUpon belongs to eBay "giant."

Furl : store a copy table of all sites that users backup. Furl is also the only service compared to the above 3 services with full text indexes of pages for users to search.

Compared to the popularity, popularity and best service for users using online web hosting, Del.icio.us leads the list.

Backup passwords online

Similarly above, browsers also have AutoComplete or Password Manager function to back up passwords of website, forum, email accounts . to users to avoid losing all memos. Users only need to remember a single password to access the saved accounts.

The utility of online password saving services will be helpful for users when having multiple accounts to access many websites and forums. Just log in to the service account, they will help fill in the website.

Just1key : This is the only online storage service with real-time security mode. To prevent hackers from stealing user passwords, Just1Key uses a Java Applet in a browser window so that when the user enters the central password, the applet encrypts the password before sending it to the server. Just1key returns the password list to the user in an encrypted table, the applet will continue to perform decryption so that the user can read it.

You can cut and paste the password into the website. Password is kept in a single list, difficult to control. Just1key does not have a search, import or export list but users can access the password via mobile device via a browser that supports SSL security login. Just1key is a service with fee of USD 2.49 / month.

PasswordSafe : PasswordSafe interface is based on Javascript code, clearly displayed and has a search function and a random password generation function. PasswordSafe does not provide much information about the encryption type on the server, the transmission of passwords between the server and the client is based on SSL.

PasswordSafe is suitable for storing passwords for regular and less sensitive websites.

Agatra : Use Blowfish algorithm to encrypt but when the user logs in, Agatra uses a non-secure homepage. Agatra sends passwords from the server to your computer over an SSL connection. For popular websites, Agatra will automatically log in for users. This is also an easy-to-exploit weakness that hackers can take advantage of.

The most important factor when choosing an online password backup service is security. In terms of this factor, Just1key should be used rather than PasswordSafe and Agatra.

(*) Bookmark: web address is stored for later access .

Thanh Truc