🔑 Password managers
Stop reusing passwords. Simple tools that make strong passwords effortless.
- Passkeys explained: the password replacement, in plain English
Passwords are finally being replaced by passkeys. Here's what a passkey is, why it's safer, and how to start using them — in plain English, no jargon.
- Are password managers safe? (and why you probably need one)
Worried that a password manager puts all your eggs in one basket? Here's how they actually protect your passwords, the real risks, and why they beat the alternative.
- How to check if your password or email has been leaked
Data breaches happen constantly. Here's how to check if your email or passwords have been exposed using Have I Been Pwned, and exactly what to do if they have.
- How to create strong passwords you'll actually remember
Forget the complicated symbols you can never recall. Here's the simple, expert-backed way to make strong passwords, and why length beats complexity.
- How to set up a password manager (a simple walkthrough)
A calm, step-by-step guide to setting up your first password manager: choosing one, creating a master password you'll remember, and moving your logins across.
- Two-factor authentication (2FA): what it is and how to switch it on
Two-factor authentication is the best thing after a password manager for stopping your accounts being hacked. Here's what it is, the types ranked, and how to turn it on.
- The best free password managers (that are actually good)
You don't have to pay for a great password manager. Here are the best genuinely free options, what each is good for, and the one most people should start with.
- 1Password vs Bitwarden: which password manager should you pick?
An honest head-to-head of the two password managers I'd actually recommend: Bitwarden for unbeatable value, 1Password for polish and families. Which one suits you?