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Tips, tutorials, product updates, and insights from the LionScripts team.
How to Harden WordPress SMTP Plugins Against Data-Harvesting Attacks
Your WordPress SMTP plugin handles reset tokens, customer emails, and mail credentials, making it a prime target. Learn how to harden it against data-harvesting attacks.
How to Vet a Password Manager's Ownership Before You Trust It
A password manager holds the keys to your entire digital life, yet few people investigate who owns it. Learn how to vet a password manager's ownership and trustworthiness before you commit.
How to Estimate AI Coding Assistant Costs Before They Blow Your Budget
AI coding agents can burn through hundreds in API credits before lunch. Learn how AI coding assistant costs accumulate and how to estimate them before your budget blows up.
How to Verify Open Source Packages Before Adding Them to a Project
Every npm install or pip install means trusting a stranger with your production environment. Learn how to verify open source packages before adding them to your project and reduce supply chain risk.
How to Audit Browser Extension Permissions Before You Install
That permissions prompt you dismiss in half a second is the difference between a helpful tool and spyware. Learn how to audit browser extension permissions before you install.
Setting Coding Rules for AI Assistants in Your Dev Workflow
AI coding assistants can wreck a codebase without guardrails. Learn how to set clear coding rules that keep AI-generated code safe, consistent, and production-ready in your dev workflow.
How to Vet a Screen Recorder for Privacy Before You Install It
Screen recorders demand deep access to your display, mic, and webcam. Learn how to vet any screen recorder for privacy risks before you install it and protect your sensitive data.
How to Safely Give AI Agents Access Without Sharing Passwords
Sharing production passwords with AI agents is the most common security mistake in teams today. Learn how to grant safe, auditable AI access without exposing credentials.
How to Run Ollama Locally to Keep Your AI Data Private
Cloud AI services log every prompt you send, turning sensitive data into training material. Learn how to run Ollama locally to keep your AI conversations completely private.
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.
How to Verify a WordPress Plugin Update Before Installing It
That reflexive click on "Update Now" has compromised more WordPress sites than you'd think. Learn how to verify a plugin update before installing it and protect your site from supply-chain attacks.
How to Pair AI Assistants With Spreadsheets to Replace Productivity Apps
Cut down on app overload by pairing AI assistants with spreadsheets. Learn how to consolidate task, habit, budget, and CRM tools into one flexible workflow.