| 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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5 of the best MSI gaming laptop deals live now for Amazon Prime Day

We’ve reviewed dozens of MSI’s laptops over the last few years – here are the top five deals worth calling out for Prime Day.

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Got a spare PC? How to open-source your smart home – for free

Home Assistant OS can serve as a user-friendly control hub for your smart devices. Here’s how to get started.

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I won’t fly anywhere without this tiny Bluetooth dongle – it’s 21% off right now

The AirFly Pro 2 is one of my must-have travel essentials, and it’s on sale for Amazon Prime Day.

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Amazfit vs. Garmin: I tested two flagship smartwatches – is one worth the $250 premium?

How does the latest Amazfit Cheetah 2 Ultra stack up against the Garmin Fenix 8? Here’s what I discovered after living with both for a month.

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Chrome’s next update will kill your adblocker – and make the web less safe

Under-the-hood changes in Google’s browser – aimed at improving privacy, security, and performance – will reduce the control you have over your browsing experience.

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HeyPolo vs. Life360: I tried both location-sharing apps, and there’s a clear winner

Surfshark’s HeyPolo is taking on the popular Life360. Here’s how this latest contender in the location-sharing space compares.

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This sunrise alarm clock improved my sleep routine, and it’s 20% off right now

The Hatch Restore 3 boasts personalized sleep routines and peaceful morning moments, and you can get it for $34 off during Amazon Prime Day.

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Apple jacks up prices on its MacBooks and iPads – here’s how much more you’ll pay

Yes, you can blame AI. The price increases result from surging memory chip costs and short supply.

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This Geekom mini PC is a good alternative to pricey tech, and it’s $350 off

The Geekom A9 Max packs tons of power into a tiny frame, and it’s on sale for Amazon Prime Day.

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FOSS Weekly #26.26: Free Origin Access, Niri Tiling, Firefox Tricks, Myna in Ubuntu and More Linux Stuff

There is a “Bravy” good news for Linux users.

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Getting More Out of KDE Plasma System Monitor

The k in KDE stands for “Kustomization” so let’s “kustomize” the default system monitor.

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This free Windows tool shows exactly why my PC is slowing down (and it beats Task Manager)

AppControl reveals which apps are chewing up your memory and system resources – so you can better control them.

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A 64GB flash drive for $17? This SanDisk Prime Day deal is an absolute steal

SanDisk’s 64GB Ultra Flair flash drive is 55% off during Amazon’s Prime Day sale event.

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I found 5 Prime Day GPU deals to grab now – before you pay full price

It’s a tough market for GPUs, but there are still some good deals to be had during Amazon Prime Day. Here are the five worth checking.

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Terramaster F4-425 Pro: An Hardware Upgrade for an Already Solid NAS

The popular Terramaster F4-425 Hybrid NAS has a hardware bump along with a new OS version. They want to focus on local AI but that needs a lot of work.

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IBM says it can fit nearly 100 billion transistors on a chip – why the milestone matters

The race for the first sub-one-nanometer chip is over, and IBM has won.

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7 tiny gadgets that give your iPhone useful superpowers (and they’re cheap)

These teeny gadgets add massive oomph to your iPhone – and some are on sale for Prime Day.

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5 Ways to Check Remote Port Connectivity in Linux

The post 5 Ways to Check Remote Port Connectivity in Linux first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .You’ve just deployed a service, opened a firewall rule, or configured a reverse proxy, and now you want to confirm
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Three tech visionaries on how to build trust and accountability with AI

The future of work is humans and AIs as colleagues, co-creating value. Here’s how we get there.

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Linux Users Get This For Free! Brave Origin Costs $59.99 For Everyone Else

Brave strips out AI, Rewards, Wallet, and VPN, but ad and tracker blocking stay intact for Origin users.

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