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Tips, tutorials, product updates, and insights from the LionScripts team.
AI Coding Agents vs IDE Assistants: Which to Trust in 2026
AI coding agents write autonomous pull requests while IDE assistants suggest completions. Learn which to trust in 2026 and how to balance speed with safety on your engineering team.
Passkeys vs Password Managers: What to Trust After the Breaches
Billions of passwords have leaked in breaches like Collection #1 and RockYou2024. Discover whether passkeys or password managers offer the security you really need.
How to Vet Browser Extensions Before They Become AI Data Leaks
That harmless PDF converter could quietly become an AI assistant reading your bank, email, and admin data. Learn how to vet browser extensions before they turn into serious data leaks.
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 Harden WordPress Against Plugin-Free Attacks Like WP2Shell
Plugin-free attacks like WP2Shell bypass your plugin folder entirely, targeting WordPress core, file permissions, and database credentials. Learn how to harden your site against them.
How to Audit Software License Compliance Before an Audit Hits
Failed software audits cost enterprises between $100K and $2M in settlements. Learn how to proactively audit your software license compliance before vendors like Microsoft, Oracle, or Adobe come knocking.
How to Audit AI Browser Extensions Before They Hijack Your Data
A popular AI browser extension quietly exfiltrated every page I visited—including my bank dashboard. Learn how to audit extensions before they hijack your data.
How to Audit OAuth App Grants Before They Leak Your Data
Every app you authorize gets a long-lived OAuth token that can act on your behalf. Learn how to audit these forgotten grants before they silently leak your data.
How to Vet MCP Servers Before Connecting Them to Your AI
MCP servers give your AI access to your files, databases, and accounts—but that power is dangerous if you connect the wrong one. Learn how to vet MCP servers before trusting them.
Factory AI vs Cursor vs Copilot: Which AI Coding Agent to Buy
We tested Factory AI, Cursor, and Copilot on real production codebases—from a 40k-line Laravel monolith to a React Native app. Here's how they actually compare.
How to Vet a Password Manager for Hidden Ownership Risks
A password manager holds your entire digital identity, yet most people never check who owns it. Learn how to vet a password manager for hidden ownership risks before you trust it.
How to Audit WordPress Plugins for Zero-Day Risk Before Install
Every WordPress site is one bad plugin away from disaster. Learn how to audit plugins for zero-day risk before you install them and protect your database, files, and users.