| 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 HP Omen 17 is a solid gaming laptop – and even better at this price

The recent rise of RAM and GPU prices have made it hard to find good gaming laptop deals, but right now at Best Buy you can save almost $1,100 on the HP Omen 17.

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How to use Lockdown Mode: The extreme iPhone security feature that foiled even the FBI

Lockdown Mode defends your iPhone against cyber attacks and blocks forensic tools after a seizure. Here’s how to quickly activate it.

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Beyond gold: Why Team USA will be wearing titanium at these Olympic

US athletes will sport Oura Rings to track their health. Here’s why sponsorships like these can inspire new features.

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FOSS Force’s Top Ten for January

Here’s what people were reading the most on FOSS Force during the month of January, 2026.
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Ubuntu 26.04 is coming to SpacemiT’s K3 (RISC-V RVA23 SoC)

SpacemiT and Canonical bring Ubuntu 26.04 LTS to the K3 RISC-V SoC, one of the first RVA23-compliant on sale. Ubuntu 24.04 support expands to the K1.
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AT&T’s new phone for kids might solve your biggest problem with parental controls – for $3 a month

With standard budget phone specs and a decent camera, the amiGO Jr. phone could become a go-to option for parents. There’s a companion watch, too.

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Finally, a 16-inch Windows laptop that’s a worthy alternative to my MacBook Pro

HP’s EliteBook 8 G1i (16-inch) is a power-efficient multitasker with a generous selection of I/O. Here’s my buying advice in 2026.

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Stop using Google Docs like a beginner: 10+ useful tricks to boost your productivity

From editable PDFs to instant translations, Google Docs is stacked with features that most users overlook.

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Lenovo showed me its new ThinkPad X1 Carbon, and I didn’t see this year’s upgrades coming

With the upcoming ThinkPad, Lenovo commits to repairability with a redesigned ‘Space Frame’ motherboard. Here’s how it works.

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Distribution Release: Lilidog 26.02.06

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The developers of Lilidog, a lightweight desktop Linux distribution based on Debian “Stable” and featuring a customised Openbox window manager, have announced the availability of a new r…

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The best HP laptops of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

We’ve tested the best HP laptops, from ultraportables to the big screen options. These are our favorites in 2026.

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This tiny travel adapter is my new must-have when flying out (and it’s only $25)

The Anker Nano 5-port universal travel adapter is perfect for the lightweight traveler.

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I wore the world’s first HDR10 smart glasses, and they can easily replace my living room TV

The RayNeo Air 4 Pro launched at CES 2026 last month, with a feature set that we’ve yet to see from XR glasses.

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I built an iOS app in just two days thanks to AI – and it was exhilarating

Want to see what agentic coding really feels like? Come along on my wild, wonderful, and terrifying two-day vibe coding adventure with Xcode 26.3.

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How I use Samsung’s secret Wi-Fi menu to seriously improve my connectivity

Here’s how to access Connectivity labs on your Galaxy phone – and the 7 unique features I consistently rely on.

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Your Roku TV has hidden menus and screens that are highly useful – how to unlock them

A simple button combination gets you access to Roku’s secret menu of advanced features and tweaks.

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The best backup software of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

I tested the top backup software for 2025 to help you protect your data. Here’s my hands-on review of the best options for businesses and individuals.

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Krita Released 6.0 Beta with Qt6 Port & Native Wayland Support

Krita, KDE’s digital painting software, released the first Beta of the next major 6.0 and 5.3 versions yesterday. The 2 versions were released in parallel. Krita 6 and 5.3 share all the same features, except, that 5.3 is built on top of Qt5, while 6.0 features Qt6 port and native Linux Wayland support. Thanks to […]

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This digital calendar is helping to organize my life – and it’s 10% off for Valentine’s Day

The Cozyla calendar lets your whole family contribute appointments, grocery and chore lists, and more – without needing a subscription.

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The best GPS trackers for kids in 2026: Expert recommended

Check out our favorite GPS trackers to help you keep track of your kids’ location in real time. We went hands-on with devices from brands like Apple, Garmin, and Xplora.

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