| by Scott Kilroy

Welcome to Linux Consultant

This site is a collection of tips, examples and small chunks of code I’ve used over the years as I’ve worked with Linux. Mostly the items found here are for my own use but I’ve made the site public in the chance that it will help other people. If you find something useful please let me know. Also if you think something I’ve mentioned could be done better I would welcome the feedback.

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My top 7 laptop-bag essentials now, after decades of remote work

Have gear, will travel: Here are the gadgets powering my mobile office this summer.

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Why I happily paid for the Transmit MacOS app – and it’s not just the 16x faster file transfer speed

If you spend a good amount of time transferring files to and from your MacOS machine, do yourself a favor and grab a copy of Transmit.

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Another Logic Bug Found in Linux Kernel

Qualys has discovered a vulnerability in the Linux kernel that can be used to elevate standard user privileges.

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Chrome now protects you from hackers who steal browser cookies – how it works

A new security feature in Chrome will thwart attackers who try to impersonate you by using your stolen browser cookies on their own devices.

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FSF Blogs: May GNU Spotlight with Amin Bandali featuring eleven new GNU releases: GnuPG, G-Golf, and more!

Source: Planet GNU

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Why I built my own DIY cyberdeck straight out of 80s sci-fi – and how you can too

The latest DIY craze is a portable computer inspired by a 1984 sci-fi novel. I built one with a Raspberry Pi. Here’s why and how.

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Linux Lite 8.0 Released! High Performance Kernel & Ubuntu 26.04 Base

After a month of RC testing, Linux Lite 8.0 was finally released today! Linux Lite 8.0, code-name Hematite, is a lightweight Linux Distribution that features XFCE Desktop 4.20 with custom themes and core apps, high performance custom Kernel 7.0, and Ubuntu 26.04 package base. The new version features a high performance custom kernel built specifically […]

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Distribution Release: Linux Lite 8.0

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Jerry Bezencon has announced the release of Linux Lite 8.0, an Ubuntu-based distribution which makes getting set up and started easy for beginners. “Linux Lite 8.0 Final is now available…

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Audacious 4.6 Released! Built-in File Browser & .mpc Support [PPA Updated]

After a few weeks of Beta testing, the lightweight Audacious music player finally announced the new 4.6 version. The new version of this free open-source music player app features built-in file browser, macOS Now Playing, new audio format support and various bug-fixes. First, the new version introduced a built-in file browser through plugin, which can […]

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This Credit Card-Sized Linux Box Has a Keyboard, Camera, and AI Capability

M5Stack’s offering has already pulled in over 10,000 Kickstarter backers.

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Distribution Release: Network Security Toolkit 44-15105

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Ron Henderson has announced the release of Network Security Toolkit (NST) 44-15105, a major new version of the project’s Fedora-based Linux distribution featuring a collection of best-of…

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Reverse WSL? I Tried This New Tool to Integrate Windows Apps in Linux

Not that I am a fan of Windows or need Windows-only application. But I appreciate the innovation of open source developers.

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Create a Self-Signed SSL Certificate for Apache on Rocky Linux 10

The post Create a Self-Signed SSL Certificate for Apache on Rocky Linux 10 first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .A self-signed SSL certificate lets you run Apache over HTTPS on Rocky Linux 10 without buying one from a Certificate…

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DistroWatch Weekly, Issue 1175

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. This week in DistroWatch Weekly:
Review: The PineTab2 with various operating systems
News: Canonical is shutting down Ubuntu’s Pastebin, Murena nears one million users
Questions and ans…

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Dell’s new XPS 13 is a MacBook Neo rival that costs $599 and retains premium features

Announced at Computex, Dell’s new XPS 13 takes aim at the MacBook Neo with a touchscreen display and backlit keyboard.

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Dell XPS 13 (2026) vs. MacBook Neo: I compared both budget laptops, here’s which one I’d buy

Dell just announced its new 13-inch XPS for $599 with student pricing, making it a direct competitor to the Neo.

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Linux App Release Roundup (May 2026)

May 2026 delivered a sizeable set of Linux software updates, including the set I’ve rounded up for your reading pleasure in this post.  The month also saw a buffet of big browser updates, including Firefox 151 with new-look new tab page, Vivaldi …

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Euro‑Office Sets June 9 Launch in Bid for EU Digital Sovereignty

Backed by major European vendors, Euro‑Office takes on Microsoft, Google Docs, and OnlyOffice — and our screenshots show how the new sovereign suite is shaping up.
The post Euro‑Office Sets June 9 Launch in Bid for EU Digital Sovereignty appeared first…

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Quantum computing looms, and your security is nowhere near ready

Quantum is coming soon to an enterprise near you. But that shift brings significant security concerns.

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You can leave FaceTime video voicemails, and a lot of people don’t know it – here’s how

If someone missed your FaceTime call, try leaving them a video message.

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