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Toolkit

This is a starter toolkit, not a shopping list.

  • Password manager.
  • Passkeys where supported.
  • Hardware security keys for high-value accounts.
  • Backup codes stored somewhere safe.
  • Recovery details checked twice a year.
  • Reputable ad blocker.
  • Separate browser profiles.
  • Minimal extensions.
  • Reader mode or reader extensions when pages are hostile to focus.
  • Virtual cards or payment aliases.
  • Spending limits for recurring services.
  • Merchant-specific cards when possible.
  • Account alerts for unusual transactions.
  • Git and a hosted Git platform.
  • Static hosting for simple sites.
  • A CMS when non-code editing matters.
  • Code scanning and dependency alerts.
  • A written line between practice and production.