| 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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I’ve been reviewing laptops for years: These are the 15+ best July 4th laptop deals

The Fourth of July weekend brings tons of sales on top laptops we’ve reviewed, from Apple, Acer, Lenovo, and more.

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The best July 4 deals live now: Save on Anker, Garmin, Apple, and more

Fourth of July weekend is almost here, and there are plenty of deals to celebrate.

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Plug-in solar poses 6 safety risks, say electrical industry groups – here’s when to call a pro

Several industry groups have raised public safety concerns about consumer plug-in solar kits. If in doubt about your installation, here’s what to do.

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HP’s new OmniBook is a smart buy in this economy – here’s what convinced me

HP’s OmniBook Ultra 14 combines a sleek design and OLED display with the kind of performance professionals appreciate.

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FOSS Weekly #26.27: Dev Mode in KDE Linux, Local AI, De-Google Android, Free Terminal Starter Course, KDE Step and More

To AI or not to AI, that is the intelligent question.

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ExpressVPN’s password manager just got a big upgrade with secure sharing, passkey support, and more

Available today, ExpressKeys now delivers more secure sharing, passkey support, and improved cross-device management.

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How I set OpenAI API usage limits to stop agent overspending and other AI billing nightmares

OpenAI API costs can spiral when agents run wild. Here’s how to set spend limits, enable hard caps, and avoid surprise AI bills.

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Microsoft’s new Azure Linux 4.0 is here, and it could replace Windows Server in the enterprise

Microsoft’s Linux server distribution is now available as an ISO to install on your own server or virtual machine.

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Sick of AI Slop, Former Microsoft Engineer Built a New, AI-less Notepad

A former Microsoft engineer who was behind Task Manager has built a fully working, 2.5KB Notepad clone that doesn’t ship with slop.

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I tried Brave’s new stripped down Origin browser, and now it’s my top Chromium-based pick

If you like the idea of Brave’s browser security, but all of the other features just get in your way, the developers have created a solution for you.

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If you like COSMIC Desktop, you’ll love its new system monitor

If you like to see and manage your system processes on Linux, but aren’t happy with the tool you’re using, System76 might have just the app you’ve been looking for (and a reason to switch to either COSMIC Desktop or Pop!_OS).

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Opera is releasing a new feature that detects and blocks malicious clipboard content

If you tend to copy/paste content from websites, you might be surprised to find yourself under the thrall of a ClickFix attack, but Opera has a solution to fix it before you click it.

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Linux App Release Roundup (June 2026)

June was sweltering, but the summer heat didn’t slow down open-source software developers.  Last month delivered a wave of app updates, including the release of Firefox 152 with its streamlined settings, HandBrake resolved its Linux WebM handling …

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FSF Blogs: We’re campaigning for free software. We need your help

Source: Planet GNU

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I tested the LG C6 OLED for a week, and the colors made me question my Mini LED loyalty

One of LG’s flagship OLED TVs got a refresh with the C6, and continues to prove why OLED is worth the high asking price.

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I wore the Oura Ring 5 for a month, and two big upgrades make it so much better than the 4

But there’s one feature that makes the Oura Ring 5 truly worth buying.

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Distribution Release: ArchBang Linux 010726

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The ArchBANG project has released a new version of ArchBANG Linux with another radical change – it has replaced labwc with the Mango Wayland compositor. The new version, labelled as 0107…

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I’ve tested many portable Linux distros, but PorteuX is the one I keep on my USB drive

Ever longed for a Linux distro to have with you at all times? Consider the super-fast, modular, and immutable Slackware-based PorteuX.

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Why Déjà Dup and these 4 other tiny Linux tools have become essential to my daily routine

Linux has a wealth of applications, but sometimes the smaller tools get overlooked. Here’s a list of those I’d prefer never to be without.

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I had Gemini and Claude write my email replies – but only one sounds like me

Gemini and Claude have their own strong suits, but for assistance in writing emails, there is only one clear winner.

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