| 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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FOSS Force’s Top Five Articles — For the Week Ending April 10, 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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This handy electric screwdriver is now 50% off on Amazon – how to snag the deal

Tackle small home repairs, DIY projects, and crafts with the Fanttik S1 Pro electric screwdriver.

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Home Depot’s Ryobi yard work bundle packs a free power tool – how to get yours

Prep your lawn and garden with this Ryobi string trimmer and leaf blower bundle, plus choose an extra tool for absolutely free.

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‘Finally, a boomless headset for the office’: How Jabra made headphones I’d take to a boardroom

Jabra’s redesigned Evolve3 75 hits all the right notes for a business-minded hybrid headset.

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I used this EcoFlow battery to run my 3,000-sq-ft home in a blackout – here’s how it kept my AC on

Many backup systems keep essentials online, but the EcoFlow Delta Pro Ulta X can run your house like normal without interruption.

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Privacy Messenger Session Is Staring Down a 90-Day Countdown to Obscurity

With paid developers gone and only volunteers remaining, the app has until July 8 to secure funding or fade into irrelevance.

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Microsoft’s Windows Insider Program is no longer a confusing mess

Did Microsoft finally fix its preview program for Windows 11? Here’s what’s changing – including one upgrade I didn’t see coming.

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EFF Says It’s Quitting TwitterX

It took a minute — actually a long minute — but Electronic Frontier Foundation has finally shut the door on the platform formerly known as Twitter, without even a “goodbye.”
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YouTube Premium’s price goes up to $15.99 in June – but you can save $32 with one change

Depending on your plan, you’ll have to shell out an extra $2 to $4 each month.

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Your router may be vulnerable to Russian hackers, FBI warns: 5 steps to take now

The FBI and NSA warn that Russian hackers are exploiting vulnerable routers, but there are ways you can take to protect yourself.

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I walked 3,000 steps with my Apple Watch, Google Pixel, and Oura Ring – this tracker was most accurate

Just how accurate is that smartwatch or smart ring? I tested three health trackers’ step counters to find out.

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Ghostty terminal is now available in the Ubuntu repos

The Ghostty terminal is now packaged in the Ubuntu 26.04 LTS repositories – meaning for those on the new long-term support release, it’s only an apt install away. Ghostty is a fast, open-source terminal emulator for macOS and Linux (Windows suppo…

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Good News! France Starts Plan to Replace Windows With Linux on Government Desktops

DINUM is ditching Windows for Linux as France pushes every ministry to draft a migration plan away from non-European software.

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I stopped guessing which AA batteries are dead – this charging station keeps them in check for me

I’ve been a fan of Olight flashlights for many years. Now I’m a fan of its new Ostation 2 Pro battery charger. Here’s why.

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PeaZip 11.0.0 Released with Improved Larger Archives Browsing

PeaZip, the free open-source file manager and archive utility, released new major 11.0.0 version few days ago. The new version sped up the archive browsing, improved bookmarks and internal drag and drop feature, and added new test function. First, it added new browser optimization mode to improve speed for opening and navigating large archives. And, […]

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Is a Clanker Being Used to Carry Out AI Fuzzing in the Linux Kernel?

Greg Kroah-Hartman appears to be running AI-assisted fuzzing on the kernel. Don’t outrage yet, as this may not be a bad thing.

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I’m no longer using Google Photos as just a cloud storage – 5 tools that elevate the app

Google Photos is much more than just a means to store the pictures and videos you take, and you’ll be surprised at what it can do for you.

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Distribution Release: deepin 25.1.0

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The deepin project, which develops a Debian-based Linux distribution with a custom-built Deepin Desktop Environment, has announced the release of deepin 25.1.0. The new build upgrades th…

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The best Samsung TVs of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

Samsung has been offering excellent budget, mid-range, and premium TVs for decades, and the 2026 lineup continues to prove why the brand is one of the best on the market.

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The best mobile scanning apps of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

I tested the top mobile scanning apps to help you turn documents into PDFs, digitize images, and translate text on the go.

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