| 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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Android users can get up to $100 each from this class action suit – see if you’re eligible

The suit alleges that Google sent data over cellular connections without your permission. Here’s how to file for your share.

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E-books are more expensive now, too – 5 ways I find good free Kindle reads in 2026

I have a growing library of free ebooks on my Kindle, and you can too. Here’s how.

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Amazon is ending support for 8 Kindle models next month: Is yours on the list?

Starting in May, you won’t be able to access the Kindle Store from your older device. Here are your best alternatives.

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Home Depot’s Spring Black Friday sale starts this week: Here’s what to know

Home Depot is discounting everything from grills to patio furniture to outdoor power equipment. Here’s everything to know before you shop.

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How a burner email can protect your inbox – setting one up one is easy and free

Using your primary email address everywhere can be risky. A temporary and disposable burner email address offers a safer alternative.

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Does Acting Like Good Guys Actually Make Anthropic Good Guys?

Anthropic just dropped $1.5 million on the Apache Software Foundation. Is it paying back the open source world — or buying goodwill?
The post Does Acting Like Good Guys Actually Make Anthropic Good Guys? appeared first on FOSS Force.

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Anthropic Just Handed Apache $1.5M to Secure the Open Source Stack AI Depends On

Apache Software Foundation’s Ruth Suehle says this kind of sustained investment is what keeps critical open source up and running.

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The 101 best Amazon Prime Day 2023 deals: Live updates

Follow along as ZDNET finds the best deals on tech and more during this year’s Amazon Prime Day sale in real time.

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I tested the Suunto Spark earbuds for a month: Why air conduction audio is a winner

Suunto’s new air conduction earbuds have replaced my bone conduction headphones during workouts, especially when I want a better audio experience.

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After two years of testing, wind power still can’t replace solar for me – here’s why

My years of hands-on testing show that while solar energy is straightforward, portable wind turbines require ongoing maintenance to remain efficient.

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Sonos Play vs Sonos Move 2: Why I’d go with the $200 cheaper Bluetooth speaker

Can’t decide between the Sonos Play and Move 2? It’s easy for me. One is far less expensive, has a 24-hour battery, and a IP67 rating.

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How I sync my smart thermostat with off-peak hour rates to reduce electricity costs

It’s easy to stay comfortable while saving money thanks to these helpful IFTTT automations.

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I just found a hidden Google Photos tool that clears storage in seconds – how it works

Google Photos now lets you swipe left and right to keep or delete photos and clear up space, though it’s Android-only.

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health @ Savannah: GNU Health control center 5.0.3 released

Dear community

I’m happy to announce the release of the gnuhealth-control version 5.0.3

This version fixes some dependency issues in the context of the the initial HIS instance creation.

For more information about the GNU Health Control cent…

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Why you shouldn’t buy cheap DisplayPort cables – the ‘Death Pin’ can put your GPU at serious risk

The tiniest manufacturing mistake can cause huge issues with your PC. Here’s how to prevent it from happening.

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PyTorch Foundation Expands Its Open Source AI Portfolio With Helion and Safetensors

Meta’s Helion and Hugging Face’s Safetensors are now hosted projects under the PyTorch umbrella.

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Glass UI Is Making a Comeback on Linux — Thanks to KDE

For those who never warmed up to Breeze, Oxygen and Air are shaping up to be compelling alternatives again.

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Introduction to QuickNote and Geeknote

Sorting through the array of note-taking tools and their features can be overwhelming. We look at two applications that offer a simple approach.

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Raspberry Pi server tools and applications

With the help of the applications we describe, Raspberry Pi can perform a wide range of server duties.

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