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Tips, tutorials, product updates, and insights from the LionScripts team.
How to Harden a WordPress Security Plugin Before It Leaks Data
The security plugin you trusted to protect WordPress can become the source of your data leak. Learn how to harden it, lock down telemetry, and close hidden vulnerabilities.
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.
How to Lock Down AI Browser Extensions Before They Hijack Data
That handy AI writing extension can read every page you visit, including your bank dashboard and internal CRM. Learn how to lock down AI browser extensions before they hijack your data.
How to Migrate From a Paid Password Manager to Passkeys Safely
Native passkey support from Apple, Google, and Microsoft has many rethinking paid password managers. Learn how to migrate to passkeys safely without losing access to your accounts.
How to Audit Your Windows 11 Copilot Data Before You Trust It
Windows 11 quietly enabled Copilot everywhere, but few users know what data it collects. Learn how to audit Copilot's privacy settings before you trust it with your files.
How to Read an SBOM to Catch Supply-Chain Risks Before You Install
Modern apps pull in over 1,200 dependencies you'll never fully review. Learn how to read a Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) to spot supply-chain risks before you install.
Chrome's August 1 Extension Privacy Rules: What Users Must Check
Chrome's August 1, 2025 policy changes tighten extension rules on data disclosure, permissions, and Manifest V2 phase-out. Here's what every Chrome user should check now.
How to Vet an Open-Source App Before Replacing Your Default Software
Open source means the code could be audited, not that it has been. Learn a practical framework to vet any open-source app before trusting it to replace your default software.
How to Review AI-Generated Code Before You Trust It in Production
AI can write code in seconds, but blindly trusting it risks costly production disasters. Learn a practical review process to catch dangerous AI-generated code before it ships.
How to Verify a Package Manager's Repository Isn't Serving Malware
The xz backdoor of 2024 revealed that package repositories are attack surfaces we rarely verify. Learn practical methods to confirm your package manager isn't serving malware.
How to Spot an AI Browser That Leaks Your Login Credentials
AI browsers promise hands-free convenience, but agents that log into your accounts must handle your credentials. Learn how to spot the ones that leak them.
Why AI Coding Tools Make You Faster but Not Ship Sooner
AI coding tools boost typing speed by 25-55%, yet deploy times barely budge. Discover why coding was never the real bottleneck and what actually slows your team down.