I don’t care who you are, if you use a computer you have forgotten a password from time to time.

Callpod’s application Keeper for both Mac and Windows systems does a great job storing and organizing those passwords, and requires you to remember only one. If you forget that password to get into the program itself, you are out of luck.

The program is incredibly simply to use; just download it and set up the master password that you must remember. From there you just set up a file for each password you need to store, including the title of the account, login (typically username or email) and then the all-important password.

Users only get five tries to log into Keeper. After that, the program gives you a message that it self-destructs (locks you out), so be sure to remember the main password. To change the main password, go to the settings tab and click “Reset Master Password Reset Now” button.

Each file can store specific notes for that account. The accounts are displayed on the left side and can be sorted in alphabetical order (forward or reverse) or by oldest or newest.

A nice feature is the Auto-Logout Timer. This enables the program to require your master password after a specific period of time.

It comes with a default setting of 60 seconds. I recommend not extending that. The purpose of the program is to store secure data, so why leave it open for an unnecessary period of time?

Another nice feature is data backup, which creates a file in either plain or encrypted text.  The information will be saved with military grade encryption to give the user comfort with the confidential information.

I store the backup file it created on a server outside of my computer. This enables me to have backup of the program in the event of a full hard drive crash.

Selected mobile devices can be used for syncing data including the iPhone, iPod Touch and Android devices.

While testing the program I chose the function to delete all records, which is stored in the program itself (this does not include any previous backups made). After doing that I confirmed all my records were gone and then chose that same file to restore my Keeper Database.

You can do different things with your backup data including exporting it to a PDF, Excel or text file.

www.callpod.com, $29.95. There is a download available for a free 15-day trial.

Clik Elite is a new company producing backpack storage solutions for photographers who work in the field, photographing in the mountains, by bike or even action sports photography.

They are unique because they are designed by photographers for photographers.

I tried out the Compact Sport ($150) bag along with the LARGE SLR CHEST PACK ($100) accessory and they are one of the most versatile systems for camera gear that I have come across.

The pack has multiple compartments inside of zippers, inside of dividers so that everything seemed to fit securely, but with easy access.

They are designed to store camera gear along with food and clothing, but my missions didn’t need that. I just stored my camera gear and I probably had way too much in it since I had so much room.

A digital SLR fits with no problem, along with extra lenses, a flash and whatever other accessories you might need. There is a nicely placed organizer for memory cards and other accessories, which is protected with weather-proof zippers.

A big complaint I have about backpacks is that they don’t seem to adjust for a comfortable fit. This problem comes to an end with this backpack with fully adjustable padded straps and waist belt.

Other features include a hydration sleeve for 45 ounces of liquid and side pockets for water bottles.

One look at the pack and anyone would see that it’s not only an attractive bag but it’s extremely well made.

This Medium SLF Chestpack accessory attaches to the Clik Elite backpack and stores a camera within easy reach, opening away from your body for easy access.

The additional bag can be used individually as a shoulder bag. Additional bags include the accessory pouch, filter organizer and lens pouch.

www.clikelite.com

– Gregg Ellman