A really helpful post to for the beginners and indeed detailed. Yes I would say MEW + METAMASK is very convenient way or place to keep your EOS safe. I am almost ready for eosDAC airdrop. :)
I have noticed there is another EOS airdrop currently on for free airdrop 100 tokens i.e Carmel tokens.
Checkout and claim your free airdropped carmel tokens against the EOS you are holding carmel.io/SkZND4LiM
Thanks @lukestokes !