Guides
Plain-English explainers written and reviewed by the Password Generator team. No jargon, no filler.
Why a long password beats a clever one
P@ssw0rd! is weaker than horsebatterystaplecorrect. The math behind why length wins, without the math degree.
5 min read · Reviewed July 2026
The case for finally getting a password manager
You already know you should. Here’s what actually changes day to day, what the real risks are, and how to start without migrating your whole life this weekend.
6 min read · Reviewed July 2026
Passphrases: strong passwords you can actually remember
Four random words beat 8 characters of keyboard confetti — if the words are truly random. How to make one, and the mistakes that ruin them.
5 min read · Reviewed July 2026
How to find out if your passwords have already leaked
Billions of passwords are in public breach dumps. Checking whether yours are included takes five minutes and is probably the highest-value security errand there is.
5 min read · Reviewed July 2026
2FA: which second factor is actually worth using
Any 2FA beats none, but the gap between SMS codes and hardware keys is bigger than most people think. Ranked, with an honest take on the hassle.
6 min read · Reviewed July 2026