What the Tech App of the Year: RoboForm
BY JAMEY TUCKER, Consumer Technology Reporter
The new year is here, and with it comes a fresh set of resolutions. If “Keeping your information and accounts safe” isn’t on that list, it absolutely should be. Let’s be honest: If you’ve ever hit “forgot password” and felt your blood pressure spike, you are not alone.
With the average American managing over 100 online accounts, it’s virtually impossible—and certainly not advisable—to remember a unique, strong password for every single one.
The truth is, protecting your accounts starts with your passwords. About 80% of all hacking-related data breaches involve weak or reused passwords, and over a third of people have had an account compromised in the past year. We know using the same password everywhere is risky, but what’s the easy, secure solution?
That’s where my App of the Year comes in: RoboForm, one of the most respected names in
password management.
Your One-Stop Security Solution
RoboForm has been around for about 20 years—longer than some people have been online! It’s
the easiest way to protect yourself, your sanity, and your security.
How It Works
1. One Master Key: Once you set it up and sign in, RoboForm stores all of your passwords
behind just one master password—the only one you ever need to remember.
2. Automatic Login: When you visit a website or use an app, RoboForm automatically fills
in your username and password. It’s truly that simple.
3. Create Iron-Clad Passwords: If you already have weak passwords, RoboForm will
create stronger ones for you: long, random, and impossible to guess. Crucially, each one
is different for every single account you have.
Seamless Security, Everywhere You Go
The convenience doesn’t stop there. RoboForm syncs across all of your devices: your phone,
tablet, smartwatch, laptop, and desktop, whether you use a PC or a Mac. You have access to
your passwords anytime, anywhere.
Is It Safe?
It’s fair to wonder how safe it is to store all of your passwords in one place. RoboForm uses
bank-level encryption. Even the company itself doesn’t see your passwords, and they proudly
state they have never had a public breach. Your data is locked down.
Great Features at a Great Price
RoboForm is free if you only use it on a single device. The premium version, which allows you to
sync your passwords across all your devices, costs about $2 a month.
I also love this one powerful feature: RoboForm allows you to safely and securely share your
passwords with someone you trust. This means that if anything ever happens to you, they
can get a list of your passwords to help close all of your accounts—a responsible step for digital
legacy planning.
If you can’t manage passwords on your own, and let’s face it, most of us can’t, RoboForm is a
great solution.
I’m Jamey Tucker, and for its reliability, security, and sheer ease of use, RoboForm is my App
of the Year.
