Google Announces Fix for Accidental Password Deletion in Chrome

Google Announces Fix for Accidental Password Deletion in Chrome

Have you ever dreaded the sinking feeling of accidentally deleting your saved passwords in Chrome? You're not alone. Many users have faced this frustration, thanks to a setting that could be misinterpreted. But fear not, Chrome users, relief is on the horizon!

The Problem: A Click Away from Password Oblivion

The current issue lies within the "Clear browsing data" menu in Chrome. One of the options, "Saved passwords," might seem like it only clears temporary password caches. However, with this setting checked by default, a single click could erase all your precious passwords stored in Google Password Manager. This can be disastrous, especially for users who rely on Chrome to manage their login credentials across multiple websites.

Google Steps Up: A Fix in the Works

Thankfully, Google has acknowledged this pain point and is actively working on a solution. According to reports, Chrome developers are planning to modify the "Clear browsing data" menu to prevent accidental password deletion.

A Brighter Password Future

Thankfully, Google has acknowledged this pain point and is actively working on a solution. Here's what we know so far:

• The Fix is Coming: Google has confirmed they're developing a solution to prevent accidental password deletion in Chrome.
• Potential Solutions: While the specific method remains undisclosed, a few possibilities include:
  • Removing the "Saved passwords" toggle altogether. This eliminates the risk of accidental deletion through this menu.
  • Adding a confirmation prompt. A pop-up message specifically warning users about deleting passwords would introduce an extra layer of caution.
  • Unchecking "Saved passwords" by default. Users would then need to specifically choose to delete passwords, reducing the chance of accidental deletion.

Peace of Mind on the Horizon

The exact solution Google will implement is yet to be revealed. However, their commitment to fixing this issue signifies a positive step towards a more user-friendly password management experience in Chrome.

Taking Charge of Your Passwords

In the meantime, here are some steps you can take to safeguard your passwords:

• Review "Clear browsing data" settings: Ensure the "Saved passwords" option is unchecked before clearing browsing data.
• Enable two-factor authentication (2FA): This adds an extra layer of security beyond just your password.
• Consider a dedicated password manager: These can offer more features and security benefits compared to Chrome's built-in manager.

By following these tips and staying informed about Google's upcoming fix, you can manage your Chrome passwords with greater confidence. No more accidental deletions and password-related anxieties!

Modify your Mac OS X 10.7 Lion Password with 2 Simple Technique

Are you having problems to reset password at Mac OS X 10.7? Yes, it though was quite easy to perform with password reset tool at utilities menu but its sad that it is no more accessible. Cheer up. You still have major 2 choices to reset it. They are as follows: e approaches to resetting a lost user password in OS X 10.7, this walkthrough will cover 2 Simple methods

Method 1

This method is unique to Lion. What you have to do is

·        First of all boot from built in lion recovery HD partition or Lion disk maker tool

·        Now hold “Option” at boot and select the “Recovery” disk at the boot menu

·        Have patience and wait and Mac OS X Utilities menu will appear. Now you are in the recovery mode

·        Simply click utilities menu and select “Terminal”

·        Now Type “reset password”

·        Finally confirm user account and then the password change and reboot Mac OS X 10.7 as usual with your new password

Yes, its done. Now the recovery partitions are standard with Lion. This has replaced the “Reset Password” menu item that used to be in place prior to OS X 10.7. This was one of the 2 original methods of resetting a Mac OS X 10.6 or prior password.

If this doesnt work, use the second method.

Method 2

This method is traditional workaround to reset a password. This is done by deleting AppleSetupDone and Creating a new administrative account.

•           First delete AppleSetup file that force“Welcome to Mac OS X” setup assistant to run again, which allows you to create an administrative account.

•           Now  login to that new administrative account and reset your original account password.

•           Now from the Recovery Drive’s Terminal, type:

•           rm /var/db/.AppleSetupDone

•           Now reboot through the menu item or by typing ‘reboot’ into the command line.

•           Then simply follow all the setup procedure as before -create your new administrative

•           Use your patience to boot Mac OS X to boot as usual into the new user account. Here familiar files or setting cant be seen

•           Now go to “System Preferences” and click on “Users & Groups”

•           Again click lock icon in the lower left corner and authenticate, allowing you to make changes to user accounts

•           Now choose your original user account from the left side Users list, and then click on the “Reset Password” button on the right

·        Click enter and confirm the new password

·        Finally close  System Preferences and reboot

Now its done. Even the original user account with the new password you just set can be logged in. And then you can return to User & Groups and delete the temporary admin account you created.

So, these are the 2 methods. Isnt it simple? You can boot  using USB Lion install drive , but it’s recommended to use Recovery disk that for it is quicker as OS X Lion installations is already active.

ENJOY RESETTING