eWallet 6.1 for your pc and mobile device

Switching from Palm os to Windows Mobile gave me the opportunity not only to learn a whole new operating system, but to try out new applications. You've already seen my thoughts on Ultimate Launcher, which I'm still loving, now it's time to look at something that should be a top priority for everyone: security.

I have always liked those applications with a desktop component. Let's face it, no matter what your preference in a handheld, there's nothing like the large screen and full size keyboard of a pc. So when I'm home and need to update information or check on something, it's just easier to go to the pc. Given that simple minimum requirement, I installed eWallet to my laptop and my Treo 800w. Typical installation on both, but the real beauty here is that the synchronization between eWallet on my laptop and eWallet on my Treo is not handled by ActiveSync. (Any time I can avoid ActiveSync I'm happy!) Another great feature of eWallet is that is available for the pc, Palm os, both flavors of Windows Mobile (smartphone and touchscreen), and now for iPhone.

eWallet uses standard strong 256-bit AES encryption. The key used to store your information is generated from your password, and is not stored in your wallet file, or anywhere on your handheld or your pc. eWallet also gives you the option of including a password hint in case you are one of the many people currently using so many passwords that it's getting hard to remember which one you're using where. It's reassuring to know that I have all my personal information with me at all times, but that if my Treo (or my laptop!) are ever stolen, my information is still secure.

For anyone who has never used a security app before, you may be wondering why you would need it. You might have your wallet stolen, or lose or misplace a credit card, but you rarely do this and lose or misplace your mobile phone at the same time. Where do you currently keep all your credit card information in case your card is lost or stolen? How many people can answer that quickly, or access that information easily? If you use eWallet, it ceases to be an issue. Store all your credit card information safely and securely in eWallet. Access the information quickly and easily if you need to cancel your card or if you are doing something like making an online purchase and don't feel like getting up to get your wallet.

Credit card information is not all you will want to use eWallet for. I keep all my bank account information in there, so I don't have to worry about remembering my savings account number when I stop by the bank to make a deposit or withdrawal. I keep my employee id in there – I use it maybe 4 times a year, so although I've had it for 14 years, it's not something I've ever bothered to commit to memory. Online store accounts and associated passwords, insurance company information, frequent flyer numbers, automobile VIN numbers…all those important bits and pieces of information that you might need in case of emergency need to be kept with you, and kept securely.

eWallet gives you a wide range of options for viewing your information. While you can view your entries in a traditional list, I prefer to view mine as cards identified by appropriate icons. You can change the appearance of the cards and customize the colors, the backgrounds, and of course, the information displayed on each card.

Below, I have included a variety of screen shots from both the pc and ppc versions of eWallet. If you'd like to read more about eWallet, or take it for a test drive, please visit the iliumsoft website. eWallet can also be downloaded from MobilityToday.