Comments on: John’s Dead Man Switch

By: John Conners

John Conners — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 21:32:41 +0000

Not from me as yet – my free time is somewhat limited to work on things like this! However have a look above in the comments at some alternatives that are out there.

By: Michael

Michael — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 15:24:14 +0000

I’m interested in this software. Is it available?

Michael

By: John Conners

John Conners — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 18:01:20 +0000

Cool, thanks for the info! Of course this post was written way back in 2008 so clearly people have taken inspiration from my suggestions!

And thanks for your kind words about the site theme – I’m no graphic designer but thought I’d give it a try and see if I could create something personal to me and unique.

By: Network Geek

Network Geek — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:25:43 +0000

And, a few searches later, I’ve found the plugin, so I don’t need to make it!
It’s called Next of Kin and you can find it here:
http://tzafrir.net/nextofkin/

Love your Theme, BTW. Especially the header graphic and the footer, though I’d link your name to your About page. Cool site, great blog!

By: Network Geek

Network Geek — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:21:02 +0000

I’m sure you’ve heard of the several services that do this now, right? I wrote about them earlier this year at my blog.
http://www.ryumaou.com/hoffman/netgeek/2009/03/dead-mans-switch/

Also, you can download a Windows-only executable, for free, that does what you’ve been talking about. And, it will encrypt files on your Windows workstation, too, so you can hide all those secret notes to your mistresses!
http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file/fid,23183-order,1-page,1-c,alldownloads/description.html

Incidentally, I found this entry while searching for any WordPress plugins that do a similar function. Seems like a good idea if there aren’t any new posts in a certain amount of time, to post something automatically that tells people just which Russian Mafioso you were investigating so they can find who’s holding you hostage, or whatever.

By: Robert

Robert — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 10:23:56 +0000

That sounds like an interesting idea you have there, sir. I’m at that age you were talking about that something like this would almost be a necessity. I would like to see it when you get something, if I may.

By: Ian

Ian — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 11:52:06 +0000

I do the same as Alexei (use Roboform); in terms of usefulness this is probably the best s/w tool I’ve paid money for; I just hope it stays SECURE.
I tried to get my wife to use it but she hates it (I think its one of those “you either understand computers or you don’t” things).
So giving her my Master Password may be a waste of time. And, of-course, it doesn’t cover non-web stuff…
And BS is fantastic.

By: John Conners

John Conners — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:23:26 +0000

Hmmm, that’s an interesting site Alexei, thanks for the info! And glad you like JBS!

By: Alexei Tetenov

Alexei Tetenov — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:20:31 +0000

Very cool post.
I use RoboForm (RoboForm.com) for all of my passwords and have already taught my wife how to use this program.
Thanks,
-Alexei
p.s. Love your Background Switcher

By: G. Kersey

G. Kersey — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 15:23:47 +0000

Well John, when you find the time (or the clones..ha ha..) let me know… I’d be willing to host it on my site…