| 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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Arch Says ‘All’s Clear’ After AUR Malware Incident Affects 1,500 Packages

Arch says it’s scrubbed all known malicious commits, but the 1,500‑plus affected AUR packages are a fresh reminder to “trust but verify.”
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Development Release: AnduinOS 2.0.0 Beta 2

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The AnduinOS team has announced the availability of a development snapshot of AnduinOS 2.0.0, the upcoming major update of the project’s Ubuntu-based Linux distribution featuring a highl…

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I always keep 3 devices connected to a power station – here’s why

Using a portable power station to its full potential is ideal for getting your money’s worth and enjoying uninterrupted power.

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FOSS Force’s Top Five Articles — For the Week Ending June 12, 2026

Did you miss this week’s top articles? Here are the five most read articles on FOSS Force for the week that just ended.
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Visa is handling AI-prompted transactions for OpenAI – but can you trust it?

A new partnership between Visa and OpenAI takes the next step in AI-led purchasing. Here’s what an expert wants you to know.

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I usually avoid on-ear headphones, but Marshall has me seriously reconsidering

Marshall revamped its midrange headphones with stellar comfort, repairability, and a marathon battery life.

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Phone battery draining fast? Malware is one of 8 possible factors – how to tell for sure

No battery lasts forever. But it’s often in your power to extend its life. Here’s our checklist for identifying the causes of battery degradation – and how to fix each one.

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There is a New X11 Server, Written in Rust, With the Help of AI

Yserver is a vibe-coded project that ditches legacy code to work cleanly on modern Linux systems.

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How to Install AMD ROCm on Ubuntu 26.04 for AI & Deep Learning

The post How to Install AMD ROCm on Ubuntu 26.04 for AI & Deep Learning first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .If you’ve ever tried setting up Ollama, Stable Diffusion, or PyTorch on an AMD graphics card, you probably rememb…

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Watching sports at home? I’d change these 4 soundbar settings for the most optimal audio

Some of your favorite soundbar settings for music and movies aren’t compatible with live sports broadcasts.

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Modular Framework 13 Pro Laptop Will Now Ship in July

Framework’s next‑gen Linux‑friendly, repair‑it‑yourself laptop hits a speed bump, with shipping pushed from June to July over last‑minute touchpad and display fixes.
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EU Open Source Strategy Plays Key Role in Tech Sovereignty Package

Comprehensive measures adopted by the European Commission aim to reduce dependency on non-EU countries.

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Claude Fable 5 secretly throttled AI researchers, and the internet went wild

Claude Fable 5 gave users access to Mythos-class power, but its hidden safeguards turned a safety feature into a trust problem for Anthropic.

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Arch Devs Scramble as 400 AUR Packages Infected With Malware

Arch User Repository hit by a large-scale malware campaign, with maintainers racing to roll back malicious commits and lock out bad actors.
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40% of enterprises will scrap AI agents – 3 ways to ensure yours don’t fail

How do you create real ROI from autonomous AI? Three digital leaders share lessons they’ve learned in the field.

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Your iPhone is getting enhanced Bluetooth tracking with iOS 27 – but there’s a catch

One less-discussed iOS 27 feature announced at Apple’s WWDC is support for Channel Sounding. Look for it whenever you see Bluetooth 6.3 devices.

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Are Facebook and Instagram down? What to know about the Meta outage

Even Messenger and WhatsApp appear to be impacted on Friday morning.

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I use Blink cameras at home, and this 65% off 5-camera bundle is hard to ignore

Amazon Prime Day is coming up, and these five Blink Outdoor 4 security cameras are already on sale for $21 each – the lowest price we’ve ever seen.

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Audacity 3.7.8 & 4.0 Beta Released! Improved HiDPI Support for Linux

Audacity, the free open-source audio editor, released new 3.7.8 version yesterday along with the Beta for next 4.0 major release. The new version introduced some minor new features, improved UI for Linux, and fixed various issues. And, Ubuntu PPA has been updated for those who prefer native .deb package. First, the new version fixed a […]

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6 Android Auto apps that are essential when I’m off-roading – and most are free

Android Auto isn’t just for city streets anymore. Here are the apps that help me get more done on road trips.

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