| 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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The best robot vacuums for 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

I tested the best robot vacuums from brands like Ecovacs, Roborock, Mova, and more in lab and home settings – here are the top ones.

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This free Android app makes sharing files so easy – available for Windows, Mac, and iOS too

If you’re looking for an effortless way of transferring files from Android to your other devices, look no further than Blip.

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Sennheiser Momentum 5 vs. Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2: I compared the two and found a winner

Sennheiser’s and Bose’s flagship headphones are both solid choices, and the best pair boils down to your personal preferences.

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I’ve finally found an Android TV remote that is easy to use – and it’s free

When a remote that ships with a TV is just horribly designed, you can always turn to your phone to make your entertainment life a bit easier.

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What’s new with iPhone 18 Pro Max? Guess correctly for a chance to win an Apple Watch

Each prediction you get right gives an entry into the grand prize drawing.

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Anthropic’s Claude Cowork heads to the cloud as data shows 90% of sessions aren’t for coding

Claude Cowork is moving to web and mobile, and new data shows it’s being used far beyond coding and software development. Can it safely replace OpenClaw for me? Stay tuned.

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Why this fully agentic ransomware attack is giving researchers nightmares

JadePuffer could be the first reported case of a ransomware attack driven by AI from start to finish. How can businesses respond?

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How to run Linux GUI apps on Android (when it actually works)

Android is oh-so-close to being a full-blown Linux desktop. There’s just one problem with the feature.

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System76 Refreshes the Lemur Laptop

If you’re looking for a laptop with tons of power and battery, look no further than the latest iteration of the System76 Lemur Pro.

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This portable keyboard is the ultimate productivity tool – especially for Mac and PC users

The Asus ProArt KD300 keyboard is sleek and compact, with excellent multipoint connectivity.

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LOL! Storage Bug on Microsoft Windows 11 Could Eat Up 500 GB Disk Space

Microsoft customer support agent even suggested buying new disk instead of acknolwedging the problem.

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Why I switched to a NAS storage drive to backup files – and ditched iCloud and Dropbox for good

Thanks to the Ugreen DXP4800 Plus, I’ve been able to cancel several storage subscriptions. Here’s how.

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I tested 3 wireless chargers to see which keeps my phones cool – what I learned surprised me

Charging stands now come with new technology designed to keep my phone cool. So I put three of them to the test.

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Rustdesk 1.4.9 Can Now Record Which User Was Controlling a Device

Rustdesk, the popular Rust written remote desktop software, released new 1.4.9 version one day ago. The new version of this open-source software enhanced the connection audit function that can record more about the remote-desktop session, improved the auto-connect feature, and fixed various issues. For self-host server, the new version introduced the ability to track controller […]

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The best Apple Watch Ultra bands of 2026: Expert tested

We tested the top Apple Watch Ultra straps available from Nike, Apple, Nomad, Aulumu, and WithIt. Read on to find our reviews and ratings.

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This E-Paper PDA Wants You to Ditch Your Smartphone for a Keyboard and Two Tiny Screens

It runs a custom open source OS on an ESP32-S3, has a physical keyboard and dual displays, and starts at $185 on Crowd Supply.

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You Can Now Craft E-Ink Faceplates for the Steam Machine

Valve has quietly open-sourced the design files for the Inkterface project, which uses an ESP32 board.

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Canonical Puts €40,000 a Year Behind Trifecta Tech to Rustify Ubuntu

ntpd-rs is set to replace Ubuntu’s time-syncing tools, the same way sudo-rs replaced classic sudo last year.

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FSF Events: Free Software Directory meeting on IRC: Friday, July 10, starting at 12:00 EDT (16:00 UTC)

Join the FSF and friends on Friday, July 10 from 12:00 to 15:00 EDT (16:00 to 19:00 UTC) to help improve the Free Software Directory.

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I compared Apple AirTags to competing Bluetooth trackers – including this $2 one

How does a budget tracker tag perform against the best of the best? Turns out all Bluetooth range is not created equal.

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