Switchers' Blog tag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-1696440 2009-07-07T15:24:54-04:00 Everyone is Switching to Mac! TypePad Macworld tips its hat twice at 1Password tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e553ca70598834011570df76e0970c 2009-07-07T15:24:54-04:00 2009-07-07T17:57:54-04:00 While speaking on the general topic of how—and why—to create stronger passwords, Macworld's Joe Kissell recommends 1Password as a way to better secure one's online life. More specifically, Kissell writes: Agile Web Solutions’ outstanding $40 1Password utility includes a flexible... David Chartier

While speaking on the general topic of how—and why—to create stronger passwords, Macworld's Joe Kissell recommends 1Password as a way to better secure one's online life. More specifically, Kissell writes:

Agile Web Solutions’ outstanding $40 1Password utility includes a flexible password generator among its many features.

In case you haven't seen the particular tool that Kissell is referring to, it is the Strong Password Generator, available from either your browser's 1P toolbar button or the 1Password right-click contextual menu. It's a great, customizable tool that automatically generates extremely secure, customizable passwords for the sites you need to log into. You can opt to save these passwords as Logins in your Agile Keychain, and they are protected and encrypted with the same, single Master Password as the rest of your 1Password data.

In a second post about keeping your online life organized, Kissell again recommends 1Password as a "high-powered password manager." He also touts 1Password's ability to organize not just passwords, but other information like credit card numbers, FTP credentials, membership details, garage door codes, and much, much more. He even mentions our 1Password touch app for iPhone and iPod touch as a way to securely bring all your information on the go.

"Other utilities, whatever their virtues, are far less convenient and versatile."

We couldn't have said it better ourselves! Thanks to Joe Kissell and Macworld for such wonderful compliments!

 http://www.switchersblog.com/2009/07/macworld-recommends-1password-for-creating-stronger-passwords.html 1Password is ready for Firefox 3.5 tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e553ca705988340115719395ec970b 2009-06-30T16:31:58-04:00 2009-06-30T18:35:48-04:00 By now you probably know that Mozilla has released Firefox 3.5 with a slew of new features and enhancements. But we're sure that Firefox-slinging 1Password users are all wondering the same question: is it safe to update yet? Fortunately, the... David Chartier

Firefox_logo.pngBy now you probably know that Mozilla has released Firefox 3.5 with a slew of new features and enhancements. But we're sure that Firefox-slinging 1Password users are all wondering the same question: is it safe to update yet?

Fortunately, the answer is yes! We tested 1Password with Firefox 3.5 through the beta period and didn't run into any issues. Just to be on the safe side, you should probably update 1Password to the latest 2.9.21 version that we released yesterday. That said, if you run into any issues, be sure to let us know in our 1Password support forum or here on the blog.

David Chartier
Chief Media Producer, Agile Web Solutions

 http://www.switchersblog.com/2009/06/1password-is-ready-for-firefox-35.html 1Password 2.9.21 is out tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e553ca705988340115718b1c14970b 2009-06-29T20:55:21-04:00 2009-07-04T22:47:09-04:00 This is a minor release, but we did some good bug squashin this time around. You can use the 1Password > Check for Updates menu to grab the new version, and here's a rundown of what's new: 1. Replaced the... David Chartier

This is a minor release, but we did some good bug squashin this time around. You can use the 1Password > Check for Updates menu to grab the new version, and here's a rundown of what's new:

  1. Replaced the .1report extension with plain old .html for Diagnostic Reports.
  2. Updated the Switch to Agile Keychain window to make it clear what the password is for, added the ability to specify a reminder hint.
  3. Updated Registration Required prompt.
  4. Fixed rare 1Password freezing problem that could happen on launch.
  5. Search no longer includes item UUIDs in the search criteria.
  6. Fixed problem where the contents of the Sync Conflict Resolver Window was empty in some cases.
  7. Fixed memory leak in Safari extension.
  8. Fixed missing localization of several strings.

Enjoy.

 http://www.switchersblog.com/2009/06/1password-21921-is-out.html Getting 1Password to work on Snow Leopard (Updated) tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e553ca70598834011570702532970c 2009-06-26T14:01:44-04:00 2009-07-10T08:41:51-04:00 Maybe you're a developer helping Apple put some final spit and polish on Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, the forthcoming major update that's due by September this year. Or maybe you're an *ahem* enthusiastic user who just has to... David Chartier
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Maybe you're a developer helping Apple put some final spit and polish on Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, the forthcoming major update that's due by September this year. Or maybe you're an ahem enthusiastic user who just has to peek at what Apple has behind the curtain. Either way, you are now frantically looking for a way to continue living in a pre-release Snow Leopard world without 1Password working with Safari.

That's right, while our developer ninjas typically slice through browser updates with startlingly silent speed, we tend to wait for Apple to publicly ship its major OS updates before springing into action. A lot can change during the beta period of an OS, and constantly keeping up with those changes can create a lot of busywork—work that takes us away from supporting our customers and making 1Password even more awesome.

However, as it turns out, 1Password 2.9.19 should work fairly well on Snow Leopard. Our plug-in for most browsers should also work, except for Safari. To get 1Password running in Safari on Snow Leopard, you can perform two simple steps from this post in our forums, courtesy of 1Password developer Chad Seldomridge. To quote:

  1. Configure Safari to run in 32-bit mode (Use Get Info in Finder and enable the 32-bit mode under the General section).
  2. Edit the 1Password.app/Contents/Resources/SupportedBrowsers.plist file and set the Safari.MaxBundleVersion value to 6532 (Update: value changed from 6531 to 6532 for latest Snow Leopard build 10A402a)

That should make 1Password happy in Safari on Snow Leopard, but remember: this is not an official statement of support. 1Password is still completely unsupported on Snow Leopard, so if you need help, swing on by the aforelinked thread to post feedback and ask questions.

David Chartier
Chief Media Producer, Agile Web Solutions

 http://www.switchersblog.com/2009/06/getting-1password-to-work-on-snow-leopard.html "Agile Turns Labor of Necessity Into Best Seller" tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e553ca70598834011570655f0d970c 2009-06-26T11:09:00-04:00 2009-06-26T11:09:00-04:00 Agile Web Solutions' own Chief Evangelist, Carl Slawinski, was interviewed recently by TechNewsWorld. The article covers the original inspiration behind 1Password, and Carl comments on a number of issues ranging from misinformation about the Mac platform, the challenges of developing... David Chartier

Agile Web Solutions' own Chief Evangelist, Carl Slawinski, was interviewed recently by TechNewsWorld. The article covers the original inspiration behind 1Password, and Carl comments on a number of issues ranging from misinformation about the Mac platform, the challenges of developing for the iPhone, and more!

Check out the full article at TechNewsWorld!

 http://www.switchersblog.com/2009/06/agile-turns-labor-of-necessity-into-best-seller.html