Strong passwords and memorable passwords are usually treated as opposites, but a good method can deliver both.

The Passphrase Approach

Stringing together four unrelated random words creates a password that is both longer and harder to crack than a short jumble of symbols, while being far easier to remember and type. Adding a number or symbol somewhere in the middle strengthens it further.

Why This Beats Old Advice

Length matters more for security than complexity, since longer passwords take exponentially more attempts to crack through automated guessing. A password manager remains the better long-term solution for accounts you do not need to type from memory.

Reserve memorable passphrases for the few accounts, like your device lock or password manager itself, that you truly need to recall unaided.