If you use Google Chrome, Google has baked in its own password manager. Apple has iCloud Keychain, and now it looks like Microsoft wants in on the action as well and has since launched the Autofill password manager tool for various platforms. This includes iOS and Android where they will be available as part of the Authenticator app, and also Google’s Chrome browser where it will be an extension.
For those unfamiliar, password managers basically help users remember and store their passwords. They will also help users automatically fill in logins when needed, and in some instances, some password managers can also help users generate strong and secure passwords and remember it for them.
Microsoft’s new Autofill password manager pretty much does most of that, although it does beg the question of why you might choose to use Microsoft’s solution compared to the other solutions available in the market right now. If you have been relying on Microsoft’s Authenticator app for a while now, then maybe it might make sense to use the Autofill feature.
Alternatively, if other password managers aren’t up to scratch, then Microsoft’s solution could also be worth exploring. Microsoft has also announced that they will be making it easy for users to import their saved passwords from Chrome and third-party managers, so you can take it for a spin if you’re interested.
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