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Tips, tutorials, product updates, and insights from the LionScripts team.
Supply Chain Attacks on WordPress Plugins: How to Vet Updates
Attackers now poison WordPress plugin updates to hijack thousands of sites at once. Learn how supply chain attacks work and how to vet every update before you install it.
Immutable Backups Explained: Ransomware-Proof Your Data in 2026
Ransomware crews now find and destroy backups before encrypting production. Learn how immutable backups create a tamper-proof safety net that ransomware can't touch in 2026.
Vulnerable WordPress Plugins: How to Audit Yours Before a Breach
Plugins account for over 90% of WordPress vulnerabilities. Learn how to audit your plugins proactively and close security gaps before hackers exploit them.
AI Coding Assistants Compared: Copilot vs Cursor vs Cody in 2026
A hands-on comparison of GitHub Copilot, Cursor, and Sourcegraph Cody after months of real production use. See which AI coding assistant truly delivers in 2026.
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.
Passkeys Explained: How to Ditch Passwords Across Your Apps
Passwords are the weak link in digital security—65% of people reuse them across sites. Discover how passkeys let you ditch passwords for good and log in securely across all your apps.
Migrating from Windows to Linux: A No-Regret Checklist
Desktop Linux finally hit its stride in 2025. This no-regret checklist walks you through migrating from Windows to Linux the right way, from backups to app alternatives.
Connect Gemini to Your Apps Safely: A Permissions Guide
Google's Gemini connects to Gmail, Docs, Sheets, and third-party apps—but each connection hands over powerful permissions. Learn how to link Gemini safely and control what it can access.
When Apps Ditch Open Source: How to Spot It and What to Switch To
More apps are quietly abandoning open source for restrictive 'source-available' licenses. Learn the warning signs to watch for and discover trustworthy alternatives to switch to.
Browser Extension Security: How to Audit Permissions Before Installing
That harmless dark mode toggle might be reading data on every site you visit. Learn how to audit browser extension permissions before you click "Add extension".
August 2026 Patch Tuesday: Prioritize These 3 Zero-Days First
Microsoft's August 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 107 vulnerabilities, including 3 actively exploited zero-days. Learn which to patch first to protect your systems.