Life in the DashLane

I admit it.
....I think I'm getting a lot older
...or absent-minded
.....or lazy (I actually forget which)

Anyhoo,  In the grand scheme of things, I  have kind of come to the conclusion that either I'm just trying to do a bit too much, or trying to remember too much of it at one time. That's why I am very very grateful for the Dashlane app.

Admittedly the free version works just fine for me, and probably would for the average person's usage. but I wanted the paid one because I wanted to be able to have the access to the functionality across all of my devices.... Now honestly I can't say that I'm getting as much bang for my buck using it on my iPhone. or my iPad- perhaps I have not configured them properly; (I would accept the blame if that be the case) but I am a bit of a traditionalist with my workflow. I do much of my serious work from my laptop or a desktop and the access to my accounts via my "phone and Pad" is simply for my convenience and ability to work, to a certain degree, anywhere (I may someday live to regret this working style)

Even with that being said, I'm still very pleased with the results of the app on my laptop. If I don't get any results on my iPad and my iPhone soon however, I'm going back to the free version - "hint hint" Dashlane)  but overall I really can't complain very much about the program.

To be frank, I am all over the web and in many cases, in places that I really don't frequent enough to even have a profile; but if the urge hits me to go to a specific spot,  I want to get into the account without having to dig up an antiquated password I don't remember setting. This is where Dashlane comes in so very handy. One master password will allow me access to all of the passwords that are configured on my computer and then I will be able to go into any account using it. I can also allow the app to automatically log me in.  It will also auto fill any basic information you configure into your account whenever you come across a form online at the computer or mobile device you have the program on.

Essentially I click on a field for a login username and password and if I have a profile on that account it will allow me instant access and if I've configured it as such, it will just log me into the account fairly easily and quickly  like most apps and programs that retain passwords, it does have a tendency to make you lazy but let's be honest if you spend enough time on the Internet you're going to stockpile passwords and it gets cumbersome frustrating and a bit annoying especially when you lose one...

For those accounts I alluded to earlier that I barely use but want to keep, Dashlane will randomly set up an alphanumeric password for that account when you set it up. Since I already mentioned the arduous task of remembering the scores of passwords I have, this is a handy little solution for accounts you keep but already don't remember the password because you don't really frequent them.

You can view, update, and delete passwords. If you are feeling lucky, you can turn it off and exercise your brain to retain that information and surf the old fashioned way.

I have been using it on a Macbook, on the the Firefox, Safari and Google Chrome browsers just fine, though I will note that as I update Firefox plug-ins it doesn't not always initially play nice with Dashlane. I have noticed that that problem has subsided, but it is something to be aware of. I do however mention that I cannot address how well it works on a PC; if it does at all.

I'm quite aware that there maybe other programs that do the same thing just as good if not better but let's be honest;  I don't have the time or the money to research out every single one when I essentially want the ability to log into my accounts securely without having to remember each password every time, and Dashlane has done just that.

Presently I like what it does for me based on my workflow. I don't have any major qualms with it. The jury is still out on how it works with my other devices and whether I will retain the paid version vs the free. In all honestly the best use I am getting from it is on my Macbook anyway.

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Disclaimer: The endorsement in this Blog is based on my personal experiences and the discussed technology’s effectiveness for the project at hand. It is not to be used as a professional product testing evaluation..Your results may vary based on your use.