| 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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Home Depot will give you a free power tool with this DeWalt deal – what to know

Get a jump on lawn care projects with this DeWalt string trimmer and leaf blower bundle – plus choose an extra tool or extra battery for free.

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Samsung S95H vs. Samsung S95F: I compared both OLED TVs, and there’s a surprise winner

Samsung’s flagship OLED TV got a refresh in 2026, but is it enough of an upgrade to skip over last year’s S95F?

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I tested CuerdOS and its unique app lineup is even better than its blazing speed

CuerdOS is a niche Debian-based distro with a alternative approach to preinstalled software – and it’s truly a breath of fresh air.

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How I turned my Android tablet into the ultimate Kindle alternative – for free

There’s no need for a separate device when your Android tablet or iPad can hold your whole reading library – just like a Kindle.

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Apple’s iOS 26.4.1 update enables Stolen Device Protection by default now – grab it today

The latest iOS update also repairs a glitch with iCloud syncing and comes with the usual bug fixes.

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I use ChatGPT’s new Tubi app to find free movies and TV shows to watch – here’s how

The free Tubi TV video streamer now integrates with ChatGPT so you can ask the AI to search the site’s lineup of more than 300,000 movies and TV episodes.

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Why Ubuntu 26.04 will thrill gamers – and it’s not just the performance bump

I love this new release for its speed, replacement apps – and for what’s missing.

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The best dedicated web hosting of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

Discover my picks for the top dedicated web hosting providers, with detailed insights on performance, security, and reliability.

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FOSS Weekly #26.15: Rollback in apt, bad USB detection, Glass UI in KDE, Linux Kernel dropping older processor support and more

Some things from the past find their way back. Others are eventually left behind.

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OpenShot 3.5.1 Added Preview & UI Scaling for Better UI/UX Experience

OpenShot, the free open-source Qt-based video editor, released new 3.5.1 version few days ago. The new version introduced preview scaling feature named Optimize Preview and other changes that significantly improved performance for the editing workflow. Different to other video editors (e.g., Kdenlive and Shotcut), OpenShot down-scale the original video sources by generating (or linking to) […]

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How to share your Kindle books with anyone (and the limits to know) – it’s easy

Amazon lets you loan Kindle books with friends and family for a couple weeks at a time. Here’s how it works.

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My top 5 Linux desktops of 2026 (so far) – and I’ve tried them all

I’ve spent decades testing nearly every Linux desktop. Which one should you try today? I’ve narrowed your options down to five.

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The best Home Depot Spring Black Friday deals 2026: Grills, lawnmowers, mulch, & more

Home Depot’s spring sale is here, and brings discounts on brands like DeWalt, Traeger, Weber, LG, and many other top brands.

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I asked 5 data leaders about how they use AI to automate – and end integration nightmares

Tech executives explain how they’re moving beyond legacy Excel mapping to build AI data pipelines that cut integration workloads by up to 40%.

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I Tried Apt Command's New Rollback Feature — Here’s How It Went

The new history commands let you undo, redo, or roll back package installs, upgrades, and removals.

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Dynamic Music Pill brings lyrics to your GNOME desktop

A clutch of new features are available in Dynamic Music Pill, the slick now playing and media controller extension for GNOME Shell. The “big” new addition is lyrics support. When you listen to a track with synced lyrics in a compatible play…

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Is Modern Standby draining your Windows laptop battery overnight? Shut it down – here’s why

Putting your computer to sleep isn’t always the best way to preserve its battery.

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KDE Linux is the purest form of Plasma I’ve tested – but the install isn’t for the meek

Linux distros present KDE Plasma with a version customized for that particular OS. KDE Linux offers the purest version.

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parted @ Savannah: parted-3.7 released [stable]

I have released parted 3.7

Here are the compressed sources and a GPG detached signature[*]:

  https://ftp.gnu.o … parted-3.7.tar.xz

  https://ftp.gnu.o … ed-3.7.tar.xz.sig

Use a mirror for higher download bandwidth:

  https://www.gnu ……

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Rofi and Wofi: Keyboard Launchers That Keep Your Hands on the Keys

Prefer to drive Linux from the home row? Rofi and wofi turn a simple key combo into a fast app launcher and window switcher on both X11 and Wayland.
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