Previously, a post at WRD was sharing 10 password strength-meter scripts for easily warning users about weak passwords while filling forms.

chronoStrength is a new one which comes as a standalone JavaScript file or a jQuery plugin.

Compared to the standard strength meters which visualize the strength of passwords with colors, this script displays "an estimate of the time for a desktop PC to crack the password".

And, the messages to be displayed can be customized by updating the source code a little which can end up in an original and funny experience.

PassShark is a MooTools class for masking password fields similar to iPhone: showing the last typed character for a while & masking it later.

It is an install-then-forget solution as after inserting the passshark.js file into your website, the class will be finding the password fields automatically & applying the masking.

PassShark has few option like defining the "interval it checks for the newly enteres characters" or "the character inputs are replaced with".

It is an unobtrusive class & works in all major browsers.

For membership-oriented websites, registration forms are one of the most important parts. A problematic experience, even if the sign-up is completed, will place a "question mark" to the visitor or vice-versa.

And, it is also the first step where you can show that you care about the security of the website & all the data collected.

Although you can control/improve the security of the website, it is sometimes the weak passwords used that may have unwanted consequences.

Guiding users to have a strong password with the help of password strength meters, besides being an easy process, will help improving the security of the whole & show that the website pays attention to it.

Here are 10 password strength meter scripts for a better registration interface:

PasswordMeter

PasswordMeter is a JavaScript function that checks the strengths of passwords with a well-defined algorithm.

And, the website of the resource nicely displays how the strength is calculated.

Ultimate Password Strength Meter

This password strength meter is an improved version of this script. It that has a graphical interface (uses Prototype & Script.aculo.us) that shows the strength of the input.

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For URL rewriting, directory protection, url forwarding or other advanced purposes, every web developer or website owner uses .htaccess files frequently.

.htaccess coding can be very complex depending on what is wanted to be achieved. For standard, simple usage, the commands are easy to use and even easier with the online .htaccess Editor.

htaccess Editor, with an input based ajax interface, asks the user which directory needs to be password protected, error page to be shown and even redirect directives. Depending on the inputs, a .htaccess file is created on the fly.