Password guides

Short, practical guides to keeping your accounts safe, without the jargon.

• How long should a password be?

  Length against character types, with a table of strength and crack times.

• Passphrases vs. passwords

  When a few random words beat a jumble of symbols, and when they don’t.

• How to choose a password manager

  What actually matters, the main kinds, and how to switch safely.

• What to do after a data breach

  A calm, ordered checklist for when your details leak.