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; "Backup the current username/password" option for password Manager | ; "Backup the current username/password" option for password Manager | ||
* In case someone is migrating to a new PC or re-install the Operating system it will be nice to restore the saved password like the bookmarks. | * In case someone is migrating to a new PC or re-install the Operating system it will be nice to restore the saved password like the bookmarks. | ||
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=== User Account System === | |||
This could be the one and only feature that everybody would want that I don't see in any browser just yet. | |||
The basic idea is to have an account log in system in the browser itself with a quick and easy way to do log in and log out. At least two accounts, one main user account and a guest account are needed just like on operating systems. | |||
This way, the user can leave everything "open" without his/her works being seen in office when he/she needs to take a break or take a shower at home. Yes, home, too. Sometimes, a personal computer is not that personal if you simply just leave it open or if someone needs to borrow it for even just one second. | |||
Then, when the user comes back, he/she can get right back in what was | |||
left without re-opening everything up. | |||
Even when the browser is launched, it will automatically load up the home pages "in the background." And the user can simply do a log-in and see everything he/she needs right away. Although the log-in system from the operating systems can do the tricks but this browser feature can definitely save up the hassle of loadings from switching operating system accounts or hibernation when your colleague or sibling wants to borrow your computer for a quick search. | |||
The log in/out system can be like a recorded gesture or a simple click on a button somewhere on the browser. And an auto time-out feature can be set in case of a rush meeting or something. Of course, a unique log-in info that's different from the web services often used is recommended for this user feature. Once the browser log-in system is set, users can save all the passwords and IDs within that browser account for easy access to their favorite sites. For example, I would like to save my log in ID and password for all the google services I use to save time when I need them immediately; however, I don't want my gmail to be seen by anyone when I am away from my computer. | |||
All in all, a separated browser based log-in system is needed especially for more and more webware usages. Hope to see it soon. | |||