Zxbase

There's a bit of something for everyone when it comes to software, and that holds true when talking about password managers, too. If the numerous mainstream solutions aren't for you, new programs are coming out by the hour to offer users new and fresh alternatives.

Zxbase makes for another entry on that list, and it aims to deliver a privacy-first password manager that seeks to provide users with an entirely secure environment in which to store their valuable data. Accounts, passwords, and notes can be securely managed in this app's interface.

Interface-wise, there really isn't much of note to talk about. First off, users will have to designate a password to log into their vault — it is advised to store this separately, as losing your password means losing access to your vault. After logging in, users will be able to see their logins, as well as their notes. Add new accounts, specify their passwords — or generate new, more complex one through the built-in generator — attach notes, and keep everything tidy.

The program lacks a cloud syncing functionality, but it makes up for it through peer-to-peer syncing capabilities: add new peers through the designated menu, and synchronize your data with them. In this case, the 'peers' can be your other devices.

Owing to the peer-to-peer functionality and the syncing capabilities that come with it, location services are also provided. Through the Locations tab, users can view the location history of their devices, based on where the app was last opened.

In my case, as there were no peers I could connect to at the time, the location was shown erroneously. Connecting to a peer, in this case, isn't all too hard: navigate to Settings, and paste the Device ID onto your other devices. Alternatively, you may also scan the provided QR code for an easier process.

As a password manager, Zxbase simply just...works. There's little here — if anything — to turn a prospective user off. Perhaps the lack of an easier-to-configure syncing procedure, as well as an extension for one's browsers to take the app with them on the web, might be a negative to some. Otherwise, it's all good here.