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If you're worried about protecting your online identity from hackers a password manager like 1Password is a good place to start, but setting up an account is only half the battle. Most of these services feature extra security features that you may not be taking advantage of.

iOS: You might not want to upgrade to iOS 11 just yet, but you should update these top-shelf iOS apps.

Password management services such as LastPass and 1Password are great because they make it easy to keep all your online accounts protected by using a single encrypted master password… at least in theory.

The US government recently revamped its password recommendations, abandoning its endorsement of picking a favourite phrase and replacing a couple characters with symbols, like c4tlo^eR. These short, hard-to-read passwords look complicated to humans but very very simple to computers.

Using a password manager is basically internet security 101 these days, but that doesn't make them any less intimidating. If you've never used a password manager, they're annoying, cumbersome to use, and baffling at a glance. 1Password is one of the easiest to use options around, but that doesn't mean you don't need some help setting it up.

1Password, one of the most popular password managers available, has announced a new subscription plan for individual users. The plan runs $US2.99 ($4)/month and is available for the first six months for free.

Mac: 1Password was updated today with a couple of new features that provide some speed boosts and make importing your passwords from another service a lot easier.

1Password introduced a new family plan today. For $US5 ($7) a month, up to five family members get full access to 1Password's suite of apps and services.

The Android version of AgileBits' 1Password had an update yesterday that adds support for fingerprint unlocking, as well as a complete interface makeover.

1Password is one of our top password manager choices. Today, it's changing the way it encrypts your data to keep even more metadata protected. On the surface, this doesn't change much, but it is a welcome security addition.

1Password iss a great password manager, but it can do more than just manage your online passwords. Over on the 1Password blog, they point out that it's also a great way to keep track of your physical inventory.

1Password is a great tool for remembering your passwords. Here's a little shortcut for the mobile app you might not know: swipe to the right over a password to copy it.

Android: 1Password users will be happy to hear this news: The 1Password Android app is finally a full-fledged mobile password manager, and actually looks good too.