Bitwarden revises browser extensions
Bitwarden is revising the browser extensions of the password manager to make it easier to use.
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The developers of the password manager Bitwarden want to revise the browser extensions. In addition to a "fresher look and feel", this should also simplify operation.
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The most important differences can already be seen in the example of the built-in password generator.
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The user interface features new color schemes, updated fonts and a cleaner, more streamlined layout. The Bitwarden developers write in a blog post that the overall effect is more modern.
Bitwarden with improved navigation
The navigation and information architecture has been revised to improve the user experience. Key functions and actions are displayed more prominently so that they are easier to find. When adding new entries, the add button has been moved to the top and is now a drop-down menu so that the different entry types (log-ins, business cards, identities or notes) can be selected directly. This saves a few clicks.
The simplification can also be seen in the password generator example above. Whether a password, user name or passphrase is to be created can be selected from a clearer and space-saving bar. This means that deep scrolling is no longer necessary.
The entry details have also been streamlined. The form now groups related fields and unique section headings. The programmers have simplified designations - the technical term URI has become Website, for example. The Bitwarden developers hope that this will make it easier for new users to get started and provide a better experience for existing Bitwarden users. The new version combines the "Tab" and "Vault" tabs under "Vault", which should make searching and accessing more consistent. The filters should be easier to use thanks to the direct integration into the new vault view.
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According to the developers, the redesign is an ongoing process. The screenshots shown so far represent a snapshot that will be distributed with updates in the "coming months". Bitwarden has created a survey in which the company is asking interested parties for their opinion on the design changes.
The Bitwarden password manager recently received support for passkeys, for example, which the developers also improved straight away. Recently, Bitwarden also released a standalone authenticator so that the time-based one-time passwords do not necessarily have to be created via the Google or Microsoft apps. They can upload the secret seeds to the cloud for decentralized use, which poses too great a risk for some users.
(dmk)