Hi,
Some more software I gathered around, when looking for software to store my passwords. I also found some references on anandtech, but still I'm posting them here for central reference.
Password Manager:
KeePass Password Safe
Stores passwords for whatever you want (webpages, emails, window logins, homebanking, whatever you throw at it, really). Has a main password and possibility to have a key file for added encription protection. Also has a version for simplified use in usb disk and there are some mobile versions. Looks really nice indeed.
Volume Encryption Software:
TrueCrypt
Can create and mount a volume disk stored on a file. That file is encrypted, so any files you store in the volume are stored encrypted. You can specify a volume size, or select for example an usb disk to total encryption (haven't tested this last option). As a test, I created a 30mb file, with a password of my choice plus key file for added encryption security (you can select several files as key files, and any file, like mp3 and the like, as long as they don't change - TrueCript doesn't change key files at all).
Those are great softwares that I intend to use. KeePass for storing my several++ passwords I have to remember and sometimes ask for an email reset, and TrueCript for encripting data.
One day I lost a USB pen with some info on it ... nothing special inside, but it could have been ... now if it were encripted, I would never be worried about loosing that small piece of kit I sometimes travel with, just mad about having to buy another one.
Now only if I can find a way to remember the passwords needed to access the password keeper and volume encryption tool ...
We are living the digital era - one lost password, or one mistaken delete, and we can loose some very important part of our lives, be it hard work, or those unique family photos. Eh! Just be carefull!