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Chrome to Let Users Add Notes to Saved Passwords Soon

Chrome to Let Users Add Notes to Saved Passwords Soon
Russell Kidson

Russell Kidson

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In the last few months, Google has added the option to manually add passwords to your browser and its Chrome Canary developer client. This innovation will go hand in hand what’s Google’s existing password utility that lets users automatically save passwords to their Google accounts. 

Now, we have learned that Google is experimenting with a new feature that will let users add notes to the saved passwords in a future build. While the tech and communication giant has yet to announce when the feature will be available to the general public, we can assume that with a feature so sensitive, the company is carrying out rigorous testing before an official launch.

It is however pertinent to note that Chrome Canary is an experimental playground for Google and its developers, and that might be some time before we see a final build of the Chrome search engine with this feature added. 

Google has yet to comment on what the intention behind the feature as well as possible uses would be; the tech-focused social media platform, Reddit, is all a buzz. One likely use highlighted by tech enthusiasts excited about the feature is the option to add pertinent information to a password.

This could be anything from a list of security questions or automatic expiration date for each password to intel on when users last modified their passwords. In truth, for security-conscious users, possibilities should be endless, and this new feature should be an innovative way to keep on top of your security in the online professional, social and leisure landscape. 

This feature is however not free of public criticism, with some users on Reddit concerned about whether the information added in the ‘notes’ section will have the same high-level encryption as passwords themselves. We can assume that your notes will be encrypted and that all possible issues with cybersecurity will be tested before this innovative feature rolls out to the public. 

Keep abreast with other news relating to Google, and check out our articles on Chrome’s new version 100 and more. While you’re in the neighborhood, why not read our comprehensive guide to Chrome extensions?

Russell Kidson

Russell Kidson

I hail from the awe-inspiring beauty of South Africa. Born and raised in Pretoria, I've always had a deep interest in local history, particularly conflicts, architecture, and our country's rich past of being a plaything for European aristocracy. 'Tis an attempt at humor. My interest in history has since translated into hours at a time researching everything from the many reasons the Titanic sank (really, it's a wonder she ever left Belfast) to why Minecraft is such a feat of human technological accomplishment. I am an avid video gamer (Sims 4 definitely counts as video gaming, I checked) and particularly enjoy playing the part of a relatively benign overlord in Minecraft. I enjoy the diverse experiences gaming offers the player. Within the space of a few hours, a player can go from having a career as an interior decorator in Sims, to training as an archer under Niruin in Skyrim. I believe video games have so much more to teach humanity about community, kindness, and loyalty, and I enjoy the opportunity to bring concepts of the like into literary pieces.

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