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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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This GoPro Hero13 Black Action bundle is $100 off (and it’s perfect for documenting summer adventures)

You can pick up a GoPro camera bundle for under $400 at Best Buy during the July 4th weekend.

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Snap Store downtime this weekend means no snap installs or updates

Canonical’s Snap Store will be shutting down for database maintenance this weekend, meaning users won’t be able to install or update snap software until it’s back online. The planned downtime starts on Sunday, 5 July 2026 at 22:00 UTC…

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My canvas art TV gets endless compliments, and it’s cheaper than Samsung’s Frame TV

The Hisense Canvas Art TV is on sale for $350 off during July 4th weekend.

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This E Ink tablet replaced my iPad and Kindle – and it’s 30% off on Amazon right now

If you’re in the market for a tablet, look no further than the TCL Nxtpaper 11 Plus, especially at this price for the Fourth of July.

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Install codebase-memory-mcp for Faster AI Coding

The post Install codebase-memory-mcp for Faster AI Coding first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .If your AI coding agent keeps reading the same files every time you ask a question, it’s wasting time and
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Distribution Release: Ultramarine Linux 44

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The Ultramarine Linux, a Fedora-based desktop distribution, has published a new release, version 44. The new version includes updates to three of the four desktop environments: “We have …

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Mobile OS Release: CalyxOS 7.2.2.0

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The CalyxOS team have announced the return of the project to active status and, with it, the launch of version 7.2.2.0 of the mobile operating system. “CalyxOS 7.2.2.0 is up online. This…

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Ubuntu 26.04 LTS has fixed its missing video/audio thumbnails

If you installed Ubuntu 26.04 LTS and noticed video and music files weren’t showing image thumbnails in the file manager, a packaging oversight was to blame, not anything you did. It turns out that Ubuntu’s Default install option (aka minim…

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Fable 5 just set a new AI freelance work performance record – but it can’t replace humans yet

The newly reinstated Anthropic model topped charts for automating work. Here’s what that means for the future.

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GnuPG 2.5.21 Released With Kyber Support as 2.4 Reaches End of Life

Version 2.5.21 introduces Kyber/ML‑KEM, tweaks internals for newer libraries, and signals that users should move off the now‑unsupported 2.4.
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Distribution Release: Galactic Mandate Linux 99

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. M. R. Richardson, a science fiction writer and author of the Galactic Mandate series of science fiction books, has announced the release of Galactic Mandate Linux 99. Based on Ubuntu 26….

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The best July 4th TV deals: Up to 50% off Samsung, Sony, and more

This weekend marks America’s 250th birthday, which means you’ll save big on TV deals from top brands, all thoroughly vetted and tested by our experts.

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16 Apple Messages settings I change on every iPhone – and why

Turn these iMessage settings on or off for a cleaner, modern, and more private texting experience.

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LG is giving away free single-door refrigerators – how to qualify for the deal

When you buy this refrigerator model on sale, LG will give you a free single-door refrigerator too – perfect for the garage or basement.

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GNU Guix: ‘guix substitute‘ and ‘guix pull‘ Vulnerabilities

Several security issues (CVE IDs pending) have been identified in guix substitute, a helper utility invoked by
guix-daemon,
which enable a variety of harmful activities including remote privilege
escalation to the build daemon user, remote store corr…

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Collabora Office 26.04 Keeps AI Optional and Refines Writer and Calc

The desktop suite’s first major update pulls features from CODE 26.04.

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

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 4th deals: Save on Anker, Garmin, Apple, and more

Fourth of July weekend is here, and there are plenty of deals to celebrate, on everything from TVs to laptops to useful gadgets.

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Considering plug-in solar at home? Electrical experts say to watch for these 6 safety risks

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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