The name you use to identify yourself when logging into a computer system or online service. Both a username (user ID) and a password are required. In an Internet e-mail address, the username is the left part before the @ sign. For example, KARENB is the username in karenb@mycompany.com. AOL calls a username a "screen name."
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- Let's get rid of usernames and passwords for good
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- Blog posts 2009-11-23
- GrandCentral closing up shop
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- Blog posts 2009-11-22
- Chrome OS - The good, the bad and the ugly, and how it fits in with Windows, Mac and Linux
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- Discussion threads 2009-11-20
- Money Flies 1.0.1 (Windows)
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- Software downloads 2009-11-19
- ShareTool 1.3.3 (Mac)
- ShareTool is hands down, the fastest, easiest, and most secure way to access all of your Bonjour services from anywhere in the world. No server or technical skills required. Also works with VPN connections. For anyone that's been itching to get Bonjour working over VPN, ShareTool is for you! Why...
- Software downloads 2009-11-19
- Trojan Guarder Gold 7.95 (Windows)
- Though installed with anti-virus system and firewall, your PC is still not safe enough. Trojans could be recording all your valuable passwords and credit card information without your knowing it. Trojan is a mini program running on a workstation. At its basic level, it merely records every key pressed together...
- Software downloads 2009-11-19
- Tunnelblick 3.0b22 (Mac)
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- Software downloads 2009-11-17
- SimpleAuthority 2.6 (Mac)
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- Software downloads 2009-11-12
- MerchanNet 4.38 (Windows)
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- Software downloads 2009-11-11
- ExportNet 3.48 (Windows)
- ExportNet is designed for trading business. It is used to manage all the products, issue quotation/offer sheet/PI/SC/PO and full set of shipping document for your trading operation. It generates catalog, leaflet, pamphlet, product detail sheet, booklet and brochure of you products. It also issue trading documents for your merchandising operation....
- Software downloads 2009-11-11
- Source code for ikee iPhone worm in the wild
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- Discussion threads 2009-11-10
- 1Password Pro 2.2.1 (Mobile)
- 1Password Pro is a special edition of the award-winning 1Password application with nearly 1 million users worldwide. 1Password will securely store your important information and can automatically log you into websites with a single tap. There's no need to remember the username, password, or even the website address. With the...
- Software downloads 2009-11-10
- 1Password 2.2.1 (Mobile)
- 1Password is an award-winning password and identity manager with nearly 1 million worldwide users. 1Password will securely store your important information and can automatically log you into websites with a single tap. There's no need to remember the username, password, or even the website address. With the ability to save...
- Software downloads 2009-11-10
- MacAppStuff Passwords 1.07 (Mac)
- Safely store and easily retrieve passwords and other sensitive data such as: Credit card numbers and PIN details Bank account details Email account passwords Software access passwords Personal contact details Phone PIN codes Computer logon passwords Website password details and much more... Your data is encrypted and password...
- Software downloads 2009-11-03
- Drag-Drop Form Free Password Manager 7.3.01 (Windows)
- Free Password Manager DDF is an ease-to-use Password and bookmark Manager and Form-Auto-Fill tool that will encrypt your login URL, username, password and other private information such as the credit-card number, E-Mail, phone number and the words and sentences you use frequently. DDF will display a docking window into which...
- Software downloads 2009-11-01
- SharePoint: The team that makes the donut(s)
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- Discussion threads 2009-10-27
- Any value in Google's Social Search for students?
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- Discussion threads 2009-10-27
- Mobile Spy - BlackBerry 1.0 (Mobile)
- Mobile Spy is a hybrid software/service which allows you to monitor your BlackBerry smartphone in real time. This unique system records all SMS messages, information about each call, and GPS locations every 15 minutes of anyone who uses a smartphone you own. The application stays stealth on your phone and...
- Software downloads 2009-10-26
- TextileNet 3.48 (Windows)
- TextileNet is designed for MRP, warehouse, logistic and distribution operation of textiles material supplier, fabric converter, spinning mill, weaving or knitting manufacturer. Raw material like yarn, filament, wool or grey goods. In view of the keep increasing price of textile material around the world, material resources planning become an important...
- Software downloads 2009-10-23
- FiberNet 3.38 (Windows)
- FiberNet is designed for MRP, warehouse, logistic, and distribution operation of cotton traders & spinning mill. For cotton, wool, or synthetic fiber whatever spun or filament. In view of the keep inflation of textile fiber around the world, material resources planning become an important issue for all spinner to keep...
- Software downloads 2009-10-23
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