I wouldn't say it's really that strange. LifeHacker content is geared at the casual tinkerer and hobbyist that knows a thing or two about electronics and/or IT,

I wouldn't say it's really that strange. LifeHacker content is geared at the casual tinkerer and hobbyist that knows a thing or two about electronics and/or IT, but may not have much formal exposure to the subject matter being discussed. On balance, it's probably better to include a few words about ideal security practices.