| 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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A few minutes with this Apple Watch band was all it took to win me over – here’s why

The Nomad Stratos Band might just be my favorite Apple Watch band ever. Here’s why.

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Does a $250 alarm clock actually make you wake up better? My verdict after a week

Dreamie is the smart alarm clock newcomer that wants to get you off your phone and to sleep.

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I haven’t packed bulky, over-ear headphones in a year thanks to these Pixel earbuds

Google’s flagship noise-canceling earbuds have helped me save space while traveling, delivering great sound and ANC performance.

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I’d buy these cheap gadgets over and over (and they’re under $25)

Presidents’ Day is this weekend, but I’d buy these inexpensive gadgets any time of year. Here’s why.

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3 easy ways to upgrade your headphones today – for free

Are your headphones feeling old? Try these tips before upgrading.

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This 11-in-1 docking station is the office productivity gadget I didn’t know I needed

Need a lot of ports? This easy-to-use docking station from Baseus did the trick for me.

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Seeed Studio's Open Source Robotic Arm Promises to Lower the Barrier to Embodied AI

The 6-DoF arm handles 1.5 kg loads with a 650 mm reach, targeting desktop AI work.

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Want to self-host for free? This server OS makes it easy – here’s how to get started

If you’re looking to start self-hosting services so you can break free from the likes of Google, Apple, and Microsoft, you’ll want to get to know Ubuntu Server.

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4 Linux distros that make Hyprland easy to try – and one is truly glorious

Hyprland is a hot topic among Linux users and will only continue to grow in popularity. But which distributions make this new(ish) desktop viable for the average user?

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I compared the best XR display glasses right now – the winner was not the most expensive pair

When it comes to Viture, RayNeo, and Xreal, polished spatial tracking beats both raw brightness and future promises.

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I finally found a Bluetooth speaker that pumps out loud sound – and looks good doing it

The Marshall Woburn 3 is a high-end Bluetooth speaker that both looks and sounds like a professional-grade amp.

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The Segway Max G2 electric scooter is 50% off during this Presidents’ Day deal

The Segway Max G2 is a great, eco-friendly way to run errands, joyride through the park, or commute to work and school this spring and summer. And right now, you can save $700 on one at Best Buy.

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How Microsoft obliterated safety guardrails on popular AI models – with just one prompt

The founder of Microsoft’s AI Red Team told ZDNET the research discoveries were ‘astonishing.’

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This simple YouTube TV trick can knock $80 off your bill – here’s how

With a few clicks, you get a discount on your YouTube TV subscription for 4 months.

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5 Linux servers that let you ditch the public cloud and reclaim your privacy – for free

European Union countries are moving away from American tech giants to run their own clouds and servers to control their digital destiny. You can do this, too. Here’s how.

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Samsung is playing a very dangerous game with the S26 Ultra, especially if it ignores these features

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra looks like another incremental upgrade, and some of the rumored features have me concerned. Here’s why.

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Linux Kernel 6.19 Released with Many New Hardware Support

Linux Kernel 6.19 was released! Linus Torvalds announced the kernel release on Sunday afternoon: No big surprises anywhere last week, so 6.19 is out as expected – just as the US prepares to come to a complete standstill later today watching the latest batch of televised commercials. The betting man would expect them all to […]

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This vertical charging tower reset my home office in the best way – so I bought 3 more

I was so impressed by the Tessan 65W charging tower, it became a staple both at home and the office.

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This thumb-sized accessory gave my old PC an instant speed boost (and twice the storage)

The PNY M.2 storage drive gave my device a much-needed performance bump – at a fair price.

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I ignored Apple’s battery advice for 140 days – here’s what happened to my iPhone

I did everything Apple tells you not to do with my iPhone 17 Pro Max, and waited.

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