| 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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Wonderful! This $85 PCB is Giving Old Google Home Mini Devices a Second Life

I like projects built around sustainability and open source. The MiciMike board fits into the original Home Mini enclosure and handles all voice processing locally.

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How to Create a Test File of Any Size in Linux

The post How to Create a Test File of Any Size in Linux first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .You need a 1GB test file to benchmark your disk, fill a partition to a specific threshold, or simulate a
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LibreOffice Questions Whether Euro-Office is Truly Sovereign

Makes us wonder how things will turn out in the end.

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I’ve fully converted to adaptive chargers from fast ones and already feel safer

Adaptive charging aims to reduce battery wear by keeping speeds low. My favorite model is ideally suited for overnight charges.

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How I upgraded my Sonos soundbar’s audio quality – 3 easy and free methods

If you’re not satisfied with your soundbar’s audio performance, these quick and simple tweaks made a big difference for me.

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Ubuntu’s old Unity desktop remade in Wayfire and Libadwaita

If Canonical hadn’t burned through cash and goodwill during its smartphone detour in the mid-2010s, Ubuntu would likely still ship with the Unity desktop today – albeit in an evolved form. What would that form actually look like? Well, you don&#8…

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Can ‘Smart Window’ Revive Interest in Firefox?

Jack Wallen put Firefox’s new AI feature through its paces to see whether opt-in intelligence can win back users from other browsers.
The post Can ‘Smart Window’ Revive Interest in Firefox? appeared first on FOSS Force.

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I hand-picked 10 Mother’s Day gifts that will arrive by Sunday

Quick shipping saves the day on these last-minute Mother’s Day picks, but I’d recommend these items any time of year.

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Roku sued for allegedly bricking TVs – see which models are affected, and your best alternatives

Many users are reporting that Roku TVs get stuck in boot loops, show black screens, or are otherwise unusable.

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Sony vs. Samsung: My buying advice after testing both home theater systems

Sony and Samsung both offer excellent home theater products, but consider these factors first.

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openSUSE Board Sees Changing of the Chair

Out with the old; in with the new. Gerald Pfeifer’s nearly seven‑year run as chair ends with SUSE veteran Jeff Mahoney moving into the role.
The post openSUSE Board Sees Changing of the Chair appeared first on FOSS Force.

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Development Release: TrueNAS 26.0.0 BETA 1

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The TrueNAS project has announced the release of a new beta snapshot, TrueNAS 26 BETA 1, which introduces a few new user interface improvements. “TrueNAS 26 has numerous web UI improveme…

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Why Chrome may have quietly downloaded a 4GB file to your PC – and how to get rid of it

The file, which appears to be related to Google’s on-device AI model, is harmless enough. Here’s why some users may still be concerned.

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Linux Magazine Full Feed 2026-05-06 13:47:33

This month in Linux Voice.

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Why Edge stores your passwords in plaintext, according to Microsoft

The behavior is by design, says Microsoft. But is this still a security risk?

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Your Claude agents can ‘dream’ now – how Anthropic’s new feature works

The naming choice for Anthropic’s latest update is yet another instance of the company humanizing its products.

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3 ways AI can help you ace your next job interview

Nervous about a job interview? AI could help you get ready.

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3 ways AI can help you ace your next job interview

Nervous about a job interview? AI could help you get ready.

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5 ways I make Zorin OS faster and better than it already is

Zorin OS is one of the most popular Linux distributions on the market. If you want to make the most of it, consider these optimizations I typically use.

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I tested 5G signals of AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon in rural America – here’s how your carrier did

I’ve tried using 5G in cities and on interstates. Now, I’m going through small towns with three Samsung phones in hand.

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