TurboPasswords Reviewer's Comments

TurboPassword, our “TopTenREVIEWS Silver Award” winner, combines a password management database with an integrated web toolbar. Once you save a secure website’s information in the database, quick link and auto–fill options are available each time you visit that site.

Though an excellent product, TurboPasswords falls short of the top–ranked RoboForm Pro because it has a slightly steeper learning curve. Furthermore, the 14 character password generator doesn’t compare to the 512 character passwords the #1 program will produce

Features Set:  

TurboPasswords focuses on making password management user friendly. This password management software places two buttons in your Internet browser’s toolbar, usually Internet Explorer or Firefox. The buttons allow you to conveniently access your favorite sites, just by using a drop down box.

You can also make secure notes to store other important account information, including usernames, PIN numbers and account numbers. Then you can take your important information with you on a PDA or similar hand held device.

TurboPasswords also has the ability to synchronize or transfer to your smartphone with Palm OS.

Ease of Use:  

The TurboPasswords button, with the drop–down arrow, offers easy access to any account that contains a website field and a user name and/or password field. When TurboPasswords is active it will prompt you to save any new passwords or logins without storing the information in the database prior to going to the website.

Ease of Installation:  

You’ll have the option to have a TurboPasswords icon placed on your desktop during the installation process. Keep an eye out for this option while installing the software—the icon provides quick access to the program. We didn’t encounter any problems while installing or uninstalling this product.

Help/Support:  

There is a user’s manual with a search feature that will guide you through almost any problem. For additional help, TurboPasswords provides a phone number and email address to contact support. They answered our emails in less than a day.

Security:  

The password generator uses up to 14 characters and is equipped with an encryption device. A login alert system will notify you, the next time you sign in, if anyone has tried to guess your master password.

Summary:  

TurboPasswords may be best for business professionals or those working from home. Combining database style with an Internet tool bar, TurboPasswords allows you to organize your passwords and access them easily.