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.

Fedora 44 Brings GNOME 50, KDE 6.6, and Better Gaming (With Screenshots)

We take Fedora’s newest weekly‑distro pick for a spin to see how it handles real‑world browsing, office work, media… with a bit of gaming on the side.
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The best cloud phone systems of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

I tested the best cloud phone systems hands-on, compared pricing, AI features, and real user feedback to help you pick the right one for your team.

The case against an imminent software developer apocalypse

Since the advent of ChatGPT, the software developer population has grown between 18% and 50%, depending on the measure.

You can run Ubuntu on your PS5 (and play Steam games)

Someone has hacked their PlayStation 5 to run Ubuntu 26.04 LTS and used it to play GTA V Enhanced on Steam at a smooth 60fps at 1440p – and now you can too. The feat was pulled off by security engineer Andy Nguyen, who announced a public release of his…

Privacy in the AI era is possible, says Proton’s CEO, but one thing keeps him up at night

At Semafor World Economy, I spoke with Andy Yen about mass surveillance, protecting children, local AI, and the one thing Proton can’t save users from.

Enabling Ubuntu Pro in Security Center is super easy

Ubuntu 26.04 LTS dropped the Software & Updates utility from default installs and added Ubuntu Pro settings to the Security Center app. But is the setup experience any better? The short answer is yes, mostly. The range of options sti…

Eero Signal keeps your business online during internet outages

A cellular backup device that connects to your Eero mesh Wi-Fi system, Eero Signal provides backup internet when your primary wired connection goes down, saving you time and money.

Distribution Release: Nyarch Linux 26.04

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Francesco Caracciolo has announced the release of Nyarch Linux 26.04, the latest update of the project’s Arch-based Linux distribution designed for “weebs” (non-Japanese persons interest…

Sovereign Tech Agency Opens Paid Standards Program for Open Source Maintainers

The chosen maintainers could get up to €5,200 a month for IETF, W3C, and ISO standards work.

Is AI Coming to Your Ubuntu Desktop?

According to the VP of Engineering at Canonical, AI could soon be added to the Ubuntu desktop distribution.

After years of Linux, I tried GhostBSD and found it incredibly stable – and nearly unbreakable

This FreeBSD-based OS is for Linux users who want a reliable, Unix-like experience. Here’s why.

How to Add Custom Startup Program in Ubuntu 26.04

Ubuntu 26.04 does no longer have the “Startup Applications” utility! Here are alternative ways to add startup programs, scripts, or commands that run automatically at login. As you may know, the default Gnome Desktop (since v49) added the feature to enable auto-start applications by using toggle options in Settings -> Apps. It’s great for beginners, […]

Good News! AI-first Warp Terminal is Now Open Source

Years after the idea was first floated, Warp’s dual MIT and AGPL-licensed code is finally on GitHub.

How to Avoid Retyping Long Commands in Linux

The post How to Avoid Retyping Long Commands in Linux first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .Ctrl+R and fc let you find, recall, and edit any command from your bash history in seconds, and here’s how
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Distribution Release: Bazzite 44

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Kyle Gospodnetich has announced the release of Bazzite 44, a major update of the project’s Fedora-based immutable distribution with atomic updates and an integrated Steam client, designe…

From Copilot to Canonical: How Ubuntu Plans to Add AI Without Taking Over Your PC

Jon Seager’s roadmap brings agentic AI to Ubuntu through inference snaps and background enhancements, while vowing not to hard‑wire AI into the OS or shove it at unwilling users.
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OS Release: ToaruOS 2.3.0

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Kevin Lange has announced the release of ToaruOS 2.3.0, the latest version of the independently-developed hobby operating system built from scratch. It comes with a bootloader, kernel, d…

LVFS Has Turned Up the Heat on Vendors Who Won't Contribute

Announced last year, the first wave of LVFS restrictions went live at the start of this month.

Canonical Unveils Ubuntu AI Strategy: Local Models, User Control, and Smarter Workflows

by George Whittaker

Canonical has officially revealed its long-anticipated plans to bring artificial intelligence features into Ubuntu, marking a significant shift for one of the world…

After 2 Weeks of Delay, Fedora 44 is Finally Here!

It’s good to fix bugs rather than rushing for the release.