Concealer stores information in the form of cards and uses the latest encryption methods (AES-256) to protect information such as credit card numbers, passwords, software license codes, files of any type, and much more.
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Account Information Account cards in Concealer come with various templates that make storing credit card info, passwords, and much more very simple. Just choose a category, copy your information into the pre-defined fields, and know that your information is protected from unwanted eyes. Concealer can also
What's New
Version 1.1:
Added a New Repository command that allows you to create a new repository and back up the existing one.
Added the Password Hint field to simplify the process of restoring a forgotten password.
When the Auto-Lock feature is turned on, the program now locks when a screensaver starts or when the computer enters Sleep mode.
Changed the way credit card numbers are displayed in the main window.
Corrected the behavior of Concealer at computer shut down.
Corrected the way the program behaves when Auto-Lock activates while working in the Storage Creation dialog.
Fixed the Cmd+W shortcut in the main window.
Fixed the problem with the program crashing while editing a newly added card.
Fixed the problem with moving a repository to a system volume on Mac OS X 10.7 Lion.
Improved German localization.
Various other improvements.
Version 1.1:
Added a New Repository command that allows you to create a new repository and back up the existing one.
Added the Password Hint field to simplify the process of restoring a forgotten password.
When the Auto-Lock feature is turned on, the program now locks when a screensaver starts or when the computer enters Sleep mode.
I fully use all of 1Password and Concealer works great with it. I try to keep 1Password lean and clean with not a lot of junk in it. Concealer is where I keep all the junk I don't want busying up 1Password. I save every email sent to me with a serial number, download link for registered software, welcome emails w/account info, receipts of all kinds, account setup emails, pdfs with security questions and their answers -- and on and on with various emails with important info. I realize there's a place in 1Password where I can put all the various documents of importance but like i said, i like to keep 1Password uncluttered and lean. So Concealer is great for putting all these various docs and keeping them well organized too. For serial numbers, i create a main folder called "Serial Numbers." Then i create subfolders in the Serial Number folder for every application i have with a serial number -- 1Password, BetterZip, Cocktail, Photoshop, Pixelmator and on and on -- and simply throw in all emails or information of importance into its corresponding folder. For accounts -- Twitter, Facebook, Macupdate, Amazon, eBay etc., I do the same thing. For credit cards -- same thing. For email accounts -- same thing. And so on and so forth. In 1Password I fill in the fields; in Concealer I keep all related documentation. Why keep all your eggs in one basket?
All Concealer is is a a 256-bit AES encrypted sparse disk image. But Concealer adds a nice interface to the image along with nice organizational and searching abilities. I'm hoping BeLight keeps supporting and updating it. It's nice and simple and there's not much that can go wrong -- it's as safe and simple as using Disk Utility.
I used Espionage before but it adds iSpy.kext to the Extensions folder and that leaves me a little worried, even though nothing ever went wrong with Espionage and it's made by a very reputable company.
and i still use Paperless when i ever get around to neatly organizing stuff. i use DEVONthink daily but not for secure stuff.
so Concealer is great to have around as a nice 256-bit AES encrypted sparse disk image to toss sensitive docs into -- no fuss, uncomplicated, safe and very secure.
I will try to answer your question from developers side, I hope this will be helpful.
Concealer is similar to 1Password, but not quite the same. Its somewhere in between file, password, notes manager with ability to secure the access to them. You can create a repository to safely store photos, documents, notes and passwords and conveniently access them later on.
Anyway, its worth to try the program yourself, free version offers limited number of accounts, notes and storages you can create. I would also recommend to watch online video tutorials to learn the basics.
1) Provide a secure place to store login/passwords for websites
2) Provide a secure place to store notes; and,
3) Provide a secure place to store files.
IMHO, it does 2) and 3) fairly well. But if you have LOTS of notes and files to store, you may find the interface difficult to use to fond the right notes or file.
If you are used to 1Password for website login passwords, you will probably be disappointed with VERSION 1 of Concealer. It does not look like there are any browser plugins to make it easy to login to sites, You need to cut and past passwords etc from Concealer. Not as convenient in my view.
For websites passwords, I prefer 1Password or Lastpass over Concealer. Or if you want a totally free open source alternative, try KeePassX.
For storing notes, I prefer 1Password (or just store the notes in a Mac encrypted Disk Image or a TrueCrypt encrypted Disk Image).
For storing files, I prefer Mac encrypted Disk Images or TrueCrypt encrypted Disk Images. Both are free. (If you want an organizational tool, try Yojimbo etc but store the database in a Mac encrypted Disk Image or a TrueCrypt encrypted Disk Image for added security).
Concealer is at VERSION 1. I suspect that many of of its shortcomings will be addressed in version 2. Lets' hope so. I like to see more competition in this area to give programs like 1Password a run for its money.
I love this so much! I have used Yojimbo for information like this but stopped because the thought of losing my laptop with all my sensitive info saved on it terrified me. The user interface is great and I love how easy it is to create secure folders where I can keep random financial pdfs, spreadsheets and other documents that I wouldn't want others to see. All you have to do when you are done with your info is hit the "Lock" button and it is all safe. This makes me feel a lot safe about keeping sensitive info on my laptop.
@Robk Mainly because I am lazy ;) Just saw this was new (and apparently on sale now :-/ ) and it does everything in one place with a cool interface IMO. I don't like 1Password (I know I am like the only person in the world who doesn't apparently) but I have been burned by it autofilling crap for me when I am shopping online.
@Robk, Marktron is right.. we all know we can stuff things inside a Mac encrypted disk image for protection and we truly love Mac OS X for having that facility to do so (we really do).
But to be honest as Marktron said, we want programs to have presentable and appealing interfaces 'as well as' to have the obvious such as good features and stability, after all Mac OS X is also about interface and eye candy as well, compared to such things as the boring mundane bland 'slashy-rist' look of past Microsoft Windows OS's in which they have only recently started to try and address.
Mac disk Utility is an awesome utility but does fall short on some things. Just compare it to iPartition 3 if you need to partition a disk for example; Disk Utility can't always move/resize certain partitions created and the interface is almost Windows like, however iPartition 3 can move/resize virtually any partition with an incredible interface... Same thing with Mac encrypted disks and Concealer (or Espionage 2).
Concealer is only at version 1, so hopefully good updates to follow.
I am with you on the 1password. I also am not fond of it. I am constantly having to "tend" to it when I am browsing and don't want to unlock 1password. It constantly nags me to enter my master password which is extremely annoying. I don't always want to open it!!
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Concealer stores information in the form of cards and uses the latest encryption methods (AES-256) to protect information such as credit card numbers, passwords, software license codes, files of any type, and much more.
Account Information Account cards in Concealer come with various templates that make storing credit card info, passwords, and much more very simple. Just choose a category, copy your information into the pre-defined fields, and know that your information is protected from unwanted eyes. Concealer can also copy multiple fields to the Clipboard to make pasting it into login or payment forms a real snap.
Files and Folders Concealer not only hides your files, but also protects them using AES-256 encryption, in a sparse bundle. Use the master password or assign a separate password for twice the protection. Adding files to a file storage card is as simple as a drag and drop from the Finder. Easy and effective.
Text Files Have your information in a text file? Don't feel like copying it to various fields? Just copy and paste it into a note card and format it right inside Concealer. This can also be a great way to hide diaries or other sensitive text documents. What it comes down to is that regardless of the information, Concealer can protect it in any form!
With the Lite version, you are limited to creating five cards, three notes, and one file storage. Once you enter a license code ($19.95) in Concealer Lite, these limitations are lifted.
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Jimblue reviewed on 28 Feb 2012
All Concealer is is a a 256-bit AES encrypted sparse disk image. But Concealer adds a nice interface to the image along with nice organizational and searching abilities. I'm hoping BeLight keeps supporting and updating it. It's nice and simple and there's not much that can go wrong -- it's as safe and simple as using Disk Utility.
I used Espionage before but it adds iSpy.kext to the Extensions folder and that leaves me a little worried, even though nothing ever went wrong with Espionage and it's made by a very reputable company.
and i still use Paperless when i ever get around to neatly organizing stuff. i use DEVONthink daily but not for secure stuff.
so Concealer is great to have around as a nice 256-bit AES encrypted sparse disk image to toss sensitive docs into -- no fuss, uncomplicated, safe and very secure.
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Seriously? This must be a joke, right?
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The buy link is for the bundle currently being offered.
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I don't want to fight - I just find it consfusing and misinforming.
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MooreSusan_UK reviewed on 15 Jun 2011
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I'm just curious, because from what I see it doesn't add much and I own 1Password. So I wonder if it's worth to give this a shot.
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Concealer is similar to 1Password, but not quite the same. Its somewhere in between file, password, notes manager with ability to secure the access to them. You can create a repository to safely store photos, documents, notes and passwords and conveniently access them later on.
Anyway, its worth to try the program yourself, free version offers limited number of accounts, notes and storages you can create. I would also recommend to watch online video tutorials to learn the basics.
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The-Big-K reviewed on 25 Apr 2011
1P does this and scads of additional things already, does them better, and I'm continually delighted with the improvements they continue to add.
I wish the developer had spent tis effort building a product for an area that is not already being covered so well by existing apps.
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Robk reviewed on 25 Apr 2011
1) Provide a secure place to store login/passwords for websites
2) Provide a secure place to store notes; and,
3) Provide a secure place to store files.
IMHO, it does 2) and 3) fairly well. But if you have LOTS of notes and files to store, you may find the interface difficult to use to fond the right notes or file.
If you are used to 1Password for website login passwords, you will probably be disappointed with VERSION 1 of Concealer. It does not look like there are any browser plugins to make it easy to login to sites, You need to cut and past passwords etc from Concealer. Not as convenient in my view.
For websites passwords, I prefer 1Password or Lastpass over Concealer. Or if you want a totally free open source alternative, try KeePassX.
For storing notes, I prefer 1Password (or just store the notes in a Mac encrypted Disk Image or a TrueCrypt encrypted Disk Image).
For storing files, I prefer Mac encrypted Disk Images or TrueCrypt encrypted Disk Images. Both are free. (If you want an organizational tool, try Yojimbo etc but store the database in a Mac encrypted Disk Image or a TrueCrypt encrypted Disk Image for added security).
Concealer is at VERSION 1. I suspect that many of of its shortcomings will be addressed in version 2. Lets' hope so. I like to see more competition in this area to give programs like 1Password a run for its money.
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Marktron reviewed on 19 Apr 2011
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Or if you just want secure folders, just create them inside a Mac encrypted disk image or use a TrueCyrpt Image. Both are free and secure.
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But to be honest as Marktron said, we want programs to have presentable and appealing interfaces 'as well as' to have the obvious such as good features and stability, after all Mac OS X is also about interface and eye candy as well, compared to such things as the boring mundane bland 'slashy-rist' look of past Microsoft Windows OS's in which they have only recently started to try and address.
Mac disk Utility is an awesome utility but does fall short on some things. Just compare it to iPartition 3 if you need to partition a disk for example; Disk Utility can't always move/resize certain partitions created and the interface is almost Windows like, however iPartition 3 can move/resize virtually any partition with an incredible interface... Same thing with Mac encrypted disks and Concealer (or Espionage 2).
Concealer is only at version 1, so hopefully good updates to follow.
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