(1) The password management system in the Mac. Introduced in Mac OS 8.6 to keep track of logins for multiple e-mail accounts, the Keychain was later enhanced to include passwords for networks, applications and the Internet, as well as for encryption keys and digital certificates.
(2) A keychain drive. See USB drive.
(2) A keychain drive. See USB drive.
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