Rethinking hidden password fields
Time tracking app Freckle does a pretty nifty thing when it asks you to enter a password. It displays it in plain text.
But see that little checkbox underneath it? Check that, and you get what you’re used to.
Pretty cool. People have been trying for ages to figure out a way to enter passwords that’s secure and usable at the same time…this is the first time I’ve seen anyone say “hey, let’s just make it text!” Makes sense, since it’s probably pretty rare that you type your password with somebody behind you.
