USB Drive Security Software

As mentioned in my previous blog, the JumpDrive Sport is my usb drive of choice, however a downside is it does not come with any security software.

Part of my reason for a usb drive was to keep my many passwords with me. This is not something I wan't to keep on my drive unsecure, just think if I lost it - anyone could open and read all my passwords. I was on the search for software, it had to be very secure, easy to use and inexpensive or better yet FREE. The first good software I found was Crytainer LE. It protects directories or "vaults" as it calls them. The free edition limits how much data you can protect, but there is no time limit of use. That was perfect while my passwords were in a simple unorganized text document. I still keep Cryptainer LE on my usb drive, but for passwords I found something better.

For passwords I found KeePass, open source software on SourcForge. The downside is it took me hours and hours to re enter in ever single password in KeePass, like I said I had an unorganized text doc. I was well worth it though. If you already have a database, it can import a few different types easily. It can also export in different formats! KeePass is also very secure, read about its security by clicking here. You can't beat the price tag... it is completely free.

Both of these are utilities I keep on my usb drive.

The Best USB Thumb Drive

Drive Design
When I was shopping around for a USB drive, I was frequently dissappointed in what I saw in terms of physcial design. My criteria was to find one I can put on my keychain for frequent use and would hold up to the challenge in other words durible. All of the drives seemed to lack someway, many didnt have any way to attach to a keychain, many didnt look durable enough to do so and most had a cap that appeared to be easy to lose or fall off in travel. The only one I had seen that looked like any possibility was the Lexar JumpDrive Sport. In the package I wasn't sure how it came apart, on the package it didnt show any picture of the drive separate from its "cap". After looking at it online, I got the idea that the outside was a rubber casing that came off of the drive. I noticed on the top of the cap was a way for it to attach to keys. After it arrived, it was better than expected, the rubber cap seems very durable and very protective of the actual drive, even to the point I would say under normal use, will probably hold up just fine. It seems as if not only will the rubber cap help against your keys damage but also possibly a splash of water.Although the manufacture doesn't claim this, and I don't suggest trying this.

The only drawback that some say about this drive is some find it difficult to separate the drive from the rubber casing. To me this is a GOOD thing, it means the rubber casing is nice and tight and helps ensure the drive is secure in it. Many try to pull the rubber straight out or down to separate, but I find if you peel it from a corner, it is easy to remove.

It did lack coming with security software and I am not sure why as other Lexar drives come with it. Software like this is important to someone like me who keeps thier login and passwords on the drive.

The Lexar JumpDrive Sport is currenly my USB drive of choice.
I give it 4 1/2 out of 5 stars

In my next article, I will talk about USB drive security software.

Introduction

Brief
This is a Technology Blog with contributions by technology oriented people. It will contain misc topics from computer hardware and software to consumer and home electronics.

Why the name "Tech-ology"
The name Tech-ology came from a video shoot I (Jared) was doing once and we had to do multiple takes because the talent kept saying "Tech-ology" instead of "Technology". While we will keep her name unmetioned here (for the time being), I will say that she is NOT the most technology savy person I know. After thought, the word Tech-ology makes a bit of sense. "ology" meaning "study of" and "Tech" is short... well for "Technology"

Contributers
The contributers to this Blog all love technology and are also all Christian.

Jared - The founder of this Blog. Jared is familiar with several aspects of webdesign and television production as well as other related topics. Offline Jared enjoys boating and rollerblading.

John - The radio expert. He runs and maintains the technology side of WGON, a local radio station. Offline John enjoys ....

Jason - The King of all media. Jason edits a radio show, works on a website, works on computer problems and technology projects for a living. He never goes offline, when hes not working, he is gaming online.

David - The Linux expert.

Jorge - Hacking is his full time job.