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Tips, tutorials, product updates, and insights from the LionScripts team.
How to Migrate From Windows to Linux Without Losing Your Apps
Worried about losing your apps when switching to Linux? Learn how to migrate from Windows without sacrificing your workflow, games, or essential software.
How to Detect a Malicious Browser Extension Stealing Bank Logins
That money-saving browser extension could be stealing your bank logins. Learn how malicious extensions operate and the warning signs that reveal a compromised browser.
How to Audit Smartphone Apps a Government Mandates You Install
Governments worldwide now require citizens to install specific apps for taxes, travel, and ID. Learn how to audit these mandatory apps for excessive permissions and protect your privacy.
Cross-Platform Package Managers Compared: Winget vs Brew vs Scoop
Setting up a fresh machine shouldn't eat half your day. We compare Winget, Homebrew, and Scoop to help you pick the right cross-platform package manager.
How to Add Passkeys to Your Self-Hosted Apps and Homelab
Tired of reused passwords across your homelab? Learn how to add passkeys to self-hosted apps like Proxmox, Nextcloud, and Vaultwarden for phishing-resistant security.
How to Lock Down AI Agent Browsers Before Extensions Hijack Them
AI agent browsers like Comet and Atlas can act on your behalf, making malicious extensions far more dangerous. Learn how to lock them down before they get hijacked.
How to Budget for AI Coding Tools Before They Cost More Than Devs
AI coding tool costs can silently balloon from $40 to over $1,000 a month. Learn how to budget, monitor, and control AI assistant spending before it rivals your dev payroll.
How to Vet AI Vibe Coding Tools Before Trusting Them With Code
AI vibe coding tools generate code that looks production-ready but can hide insecure patterns, sketchy dependencies, and hardcoded secrets. Learn how to vet them before trusting your codebase.
How to Verify a WordPress Plugin's Update Server Before Updating
Every time you click "Update Now" on a WordPress plugin, the code comes from somewhere—and it's not always where you think. Learn how to verify a plugin's update server before you trust it.
How to Disable xmlrpc.php in WordPress to Stop Brute-Force Attacks
Bots constantly target xmlrpc.php to launch brute-force attacks and slow down your WordPress site. Learn what this file does and how to safely disable it to lock down your site.
How to Verify AI-Generated Code Before You Ship It
AI-generated code looks plausible but often hides bugs and performance traps. Learn a practical workflow to review, test, and verify AI code before you ship it to production.
How to Block AI Overviews and Reclaim Clean Search Results
AI Overviews push real search results down the page and slash organic clicks. Learn practical methods to block AI Overviews and reclaim clean, link-first Google results.