Omnivorous Surfer

In an effort to keep some semblance of security, I use different passwords for different sites/programs/types of sites..and I have accounts on a lot of sites! Occasionally I have trouble coming up with the right password for one I access infrequently. Anyone with me? I have found a reasonably secure way to keep access to all those passwords at my fingertips. It's a little free program called KeePass.

Put KeePass and its database on a flash drive and you'll always have it with you. Folders are provided for you which you can rename if needed, and you can add more folders for organization if you wish to.

You use a password, a  key file, or both to access the database. Read KeePass help for further information. Be aware that there is no backdoor to the database. IMPORTANT: If you forget your password, your database is locked and useless. Think about this carefully!

You can read more about other features of KeePass on the download page at ZDNet or on the KeyPass website.

KeePass is considered a Portable App, which means it doesn't have to be installed on a computer, but can be carried and executed from a flash drive (or CD). Other OS posts on portable apps include:
System Nucleus - view, edit, and manage system resources and settings;
PortableApps Suite - a single download for a collection of apps;
Gimp - portable photo editing;
Portable Freeware - characteristics of  a portable application and a link to The Portable Freeware Collection.