Buying Guides
Posts in the Buying Guides category from the LionScripts team.
Cloud Cost Governance Tools Compared: Cut Your 2026 Bill
Mid-sized companies waste 27-32% of their cloud spend on forgotten resources. Compare the top cloud cost governance tools and learn how to cut your 2026 bill.
Run Windows on a Mac in 2026: VM vs Boot Camp vs Cloud
Bought a Mac but need Windows for work or gaming? Compare virtual machines, Boot Camp, and cloud PCs in 2026 to find the best way to run Windows on Apple Silicon.
How to Back Up Your Data in 2026: A Local + Cloud Strategy
Drives fail, ransomware strikes, and one click can wipe out years of files. Learn a bulletproof local + cloud backup strategy for 2026 that actually works when you need it.
How to Choose Backup Software with a Perpetual License in 2026
Subscriptions look cheap on day one but overtake one-time purchases by year three. Learn how to choose perpetual license backup software that saves money over the long haul in 2026.
How to Choose a Backup Tool for Linux: 6 Options Compared
Linux backup tooling is powerful but fragmented, leaving the choice up to you. We compare 6 top backup options to help you pick the right one for your systems.
How to Choose Cloud Backup Software That Actually Protects Your Files
Most people never know if their backup works until disaster strikes. Learn how to choose cloud backup software that actually protects your files before it's too late.
Windows 10 End-of-Life: Should You Switch to Linux or macOS?
Windows 10 support ended October 14, 2025, leaving PCs without free security updates. Explore whether switching to Linux or macOS is the right move for you.
Perpetual License vs Subscription Software: Which Saves You More?
Should you buy software once or pay forever? We break down perpetual license vs subscription software with real numbers, honest trade-offs, and which option actually saves you money.
How to Spot Fake Software License Keys Before You Buy
That $200 design suite for $12 is almost certainly a fake. Learn the warning signs of deactivated, stolen, and counterfeit software license keys before you buy.
How to Buy Software Online Safely: A Practical Guide
Counterfeit license keys, fake "free" versions, sketchy resellers — the software market has more scams than people realize. Here's how to spot them.
The Best Cross-Platform Software for Windows, macOS, and Linux in 2026
A practical roundup of the most useful software for power users across Windows, macOS, and Linux — clipboard managers, file utilities, security tools and more.
Essential Windows Software in 2026
After a fresh Windows install, what do you actually need? A short, opinionated list — disk space management, security, productivity.