| 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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Ubuntu Core 26 cuts OTA update size, enables ARM64 Livepatch

Canonical has released Ubuntu Core 26, a new long-term support (LTS) version of its immutable, snap-based OS. Among the changes Ubuntu Core 26 brings is smaller over-the-air updates, with download sizes reduced by up to 90% for most snaps thanks to a n…

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AI Flooding the Linux Kernel Security Mailing List

AI is giving Linus Torvalds a headache, but not in the way you might think.

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Linus Torvalds admits he has a ‘love-hate relationship with AI’

Linux’s creator sees AI as a double-edged sword for programmers.

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You can get $1,500 off Samsung’s 85-inch Frame Pro TV – but hurry

For today only, when you order directly from Samsung, you can save $1,500 on the 85-inch Frame Pro TV.

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These 8 Kindle models just lost support, but that doesn’t make them obsolete

Amazon just ended support for these Kindle ereaders and Fire tablets, making them unable to access the Kindle Store.

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How AI can trick you into making fake payments – 5 red flags

New Visa research calls AI-accelerated scams ‘the fastest growing source of consumer harm.’ Here’s what you need to watch out for.

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SFC Makes Bambu Lab the New Front in Its Right‑to‑Repair War

Calling Bambu Lab a ‘strident long‑time AGPL violator,’ the nonprofit is organizing reverse‑engineering volunteers and an Orca Slicer fork in a right-to-repair move for 3D printer owners.
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5 Memorial Day deals that are worth your time (including a Costco membership discount)

Memorial Day sales are here. I’m a shopping editor, and these are my favorite offers I’ve seen so far.

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Google says AI agents spending your money is a ‘more fun’ way to shop

Google’s new Universal Cart consolidates products from multiple retailers into one place.

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Fedora Pulls the Plug on Deepin Over Security and Maintenance Failures

After months of no responses and packages being left in disrepair, the FESCo has drawn a hard line.

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Ubuntu Core 26 offers an immutable Linux you can trust through 2041

If your company wants to sell IoT or edge gear in the EU, Canonical’s minimal, immutable distro is worth a serious look.

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51% of professionals say AI workslop lowers their productivity – stop it in 2 steps

Professionals are concerned about the low quality of AI output. Preventing workslop requires two crucial steps.

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Distribution Release: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10.2, 9.8

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Red Hat, Inc. has announced the availability of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 10.2 and 9.8, updated builds in RHEL’s current and legacy branches: “Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 10.2 …

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Distribution Releases: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10.2, 9.8

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Red Hat, Inc. has announced the availability of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 10.2 and 9.8, updated builds in RHEL’s current and legacy branches: “Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 10.2 …

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I wore Google’s Android XR glasses again – and my limit-testing should scare Meta and Apple

My latest demos of the Android XR reference glasses and Project Aura show even more promise for Google’s wearable lineup.

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Mobile phishing is a bigger threat than email now – how to stay protected

Verizon’s latest DBIR shows attackers are turning to texts and calls as email defenses improve. Here’s what businesses should do now.

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TCL vs. Hisense: I’ve tested both TV brands for nearly a decade, and here’s my pick

I compared popular models from two of the most upstart TV brands, and this one stands out to me.

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I tested KDE Plasma 6.7 beta, and it’s easily my new Linux desktop of choice

I took a look at how KDE Plasma 6.7 is coming along, I have to admit: I was blown away.

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Best travel VPNs of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

If you want to avoid missing your favorite show on your next vacation, check out our favorite travel VPNs of 2026.

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Why I still recommend NordVPN to most people in 2026

I put NordVPN through rigorous testing to evaluate its speed, security, and overall features. Here are the biggest takeaways.

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