Useful things.
Out in the open.

Security basics, without the noise.

Start with a unique password for every important account and turn on multifactor authentication where it is available. Use a password manager if it helps you keep strong passwords without reusing them. Install software updates, be cautious with unexpected links and attachments, and keep more than one backup of important files, with at least one copy disconnected when you are not using it.

For current password guidance, NIST recommends long passwords, checking new passwords against lists of commonly used or compromised values, and avoiding routine forced changes unless there is evidence of compromise.