| 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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Your old iPad or Android tablet can be your new smart home panel – here’s how

Do you have an old tablet tucked away in a drawer somewhere? It’s easy to turn it into a control panel for your smart home devices.

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Apple’s original AirTag still tracks effectively, and you can get a 4-pack for its best price ever

The AirTag Gen 1 isn’t the latest and greatest anymore, but it still offers reliable Bluetooth tracking at almost half the cost of the newer Gen 2 model.

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T-Mobile will give you an iPad for $99 when you sign up for a new line – here’s how

Scoop up the base model iPad for under $100 at T-Mobile. Here’s what to know.

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AI Pushes Cal.com to Shutter Open and Go Nonfree

Cal.com blames AI-powered vulnerability hunting for its move from open source to locked-down code — and tosses a crippled ‘community’ edition to keep its cred.
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T-Mobile will give you a Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 for free – how to get yours

Get a free Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 at T-Mobile right now when you add a new watch line to your mobile plan – or save $300 on the Apple Watch Series 11.

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Prolonged AI use can be hazardous to your health and work: 4 ways to stay safe

AI is a great tool for small, well-defined tasks, but maintain a healthy skepticism and avoid falling down a rabbit hole.

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Verizon will give you a free iPad or Apple Watch with your next iPhone – how the deal works

The latest Verizon deal lets you choose either the A16 iPad or a recent Apple Watch model for free with select Unlimited mobile plans.

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The best laptops of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

We’ve tested dozens of laptops over the last year, but there are some clear winners in each of our different categories. Here’s our top picks so far from 2026.

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I retested Apple AirTags after 5 years – how they compare to Bluetooth tracker rivals

AirTags were released in April 2021, and since then it’s never been easier to find your lost gear. Five years later, here’s how they hold up.

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I ditched my iPhone’s hotspot for this 5G travel router – and I’m never going back

The Acer Connect M6E mobile hotspot is just better in almost every way.

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The best Kindles in 2026: Expert recommended

A Kindle condenses a library of books into a handheld device, making reading convenient and uber-portable. Here are our top Kindle reading tablet picks for 2026.

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Does Best Buy price match? Everything to know about matching prices online and in-store

Here’s what you need to know about Best Buy’s price-matching policy.

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Kdenlive 26.04 is Out with Animated Transition Preview & Screen Mirroring

KDE announced the release of KDE Gear 26.04 on Thursday, including Kdenlive 26.04 the popular video editor. The new version of this free open-source Qt and MLT based video editor introduced many exciting new features. First, for multiple monitor users, the new Kdenlive 26.04 added screen mirroring feature. Instead of detaching, it can now mirror […]

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Distribution Release: ZimaOS 1.6.0

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. IceWhale Technology has released ZimaOS 1.6.0, an updated build of the company’s independently-developed, Linux-based operating system for personal servers and network-attached storage (…

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Cal.com Goes Close Source Because "AI Can Easily Exploit Open Source Software"

That said, the old codebase will live on as Cal.diy under the MIT license.

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health @ Savannah: Thalamus 0.9.18 released

Dear GNU Health community

We are happy to announce the release of Thalamus 0.9.18. Thalamus is the message and authentication server of the GNU Health Federation.

In this release, we have migrated to Poetry packaging system and updated the docu…

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The best Apple Watch of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

We tested every Apple Watch model on the market to help you decide which is best for your life and routine.

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The best TV screen cleaners of 2026: Expert recommended

We found the best cleaning solutions for removing dust, smudges, and fingerprints from your TV and other electronics without damaging delicate components or screens.

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The best 50-inch TVs of 2026: Expert tested

We tested the best 50-inch TVs from brands like Sony and Hisense to help you find the perfect fit for your smaller space – we even looked at outdoor TVs for cookouts and backyard parties to find the top performers.

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Russian Baikal CPUs Are Losing Their Place in the Linux Kernel

After sanctions, bankruptcy and removal of kernel maintainers, Baikal’s unfinished kernel code is being removed.

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