Technology has given people another option in keeping their computer protected. Consumer reports checked out portable devices that use a fingerprint to protect computer files and remember your password.

Tester Rich Fisco of Consumer Reports has evaluated two devices that use fingerprint technology. One is made by Sandisk and the other is made by Sony.

They are connected to computers via the USB port. Once a fingerprint is registered on the device, it will protest certain areas of the computer; everything from files to programs that require passwords.

Testers say that you cannot rely on just one finger.

"There's accidents, cut fingers, and you don't want to be locked out of your computer because you're wearing a Band-Aid," said Fisco.

These devices can be used as portable flash drives which store files from the computer's hard drive. They can be used elsewhere with the same protection using a fingerprint.

Testers also say that these devices can add another layer of security to a computer. Online access and use will be easier as well.

"Following the proper rules of mixing it up with caps and lowercase can numbers and those special keys makes a great secure password," said Fisco. "The problem is that those passwords become harder to remember."

Using your password to log into accounts and going forward, the device will remember passwords granting easy and secure access.

Consumer Reports says this is a new type of device is well worth considering. The Sandisk model is $70 and the Sony model runs at $90.

Consumer Reports also says that while one of these devices can come in handy; losing it can be a hassle if all passwords are stored on it. Passwords would have to be retrieved individually from the accounts.