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by filleokus 1271 days ago
I don't know what primitives or parameters Apple's iCloud Keychain is using.

But I do know that it has made all of the non-techies in my family using a password manager. They just use the suggested password generated by Apple when signing up on random sites as well.

(But only works on Apple's devices and browsers obviously)

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No it also works on Windows (it will install an extension for Chrome and Edge if asked). You just need to install their iCloud software for Windows https://support.apple.com/guide/icloud-windows/set-up-icloud...

I am personally not using it, but it does exist and seems to work from the times I've tried it.

iCloud Keychain has done more to raise the tide for passwords than any other password manager in existence. I love that it “just works” for the vast amount of people who use iOS/Mac.
Does it allow export if a user ever decides to jump to some other OS platform or password manager? Or does it provide another vector of lock-in?
It allows export and there’s also a windows app.