| 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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Microsoft’s latest Windows update now confirms if your PC is Secure Boot-protected – how it works

Beyond fixing a host of security vulnerabilities, the latest Patch Tuesday will display your Secure Boot status to make sure you’re fully protected.

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Can this $70 Linux app make up for the lack of Photoshop

For those who bemoan the lack of Photoshop on Linux, it’s possible that a competitor to GIMP could fill that need… maybe.

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‘Like handing out the blueprint to a bank vault’: Why AI led one company to abandon open source

Cal is moving its flagship open-source program to a proprietary model because it can’t cope with the dangers of AI hacking its open code.

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iPhone charging slowly? 6 quick fixes to try before blaming your battery

The issue may be your setup, not your battery. Here’s how to speed things up, and what to do if these tips don’t work.

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Roku TV vs. Fire Stick: Why I’m looking beyond streaming resolution when comparing the two

Roku and Amazon have released updated versions of their latest TV streaming sticks, but which one is best for you?

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Sniffnet Released 1.5.0 with Per App/Program Network Monitoring

Sniffnet, the popular free open-source network traffic monitoring software, released new 1.5.0 version few days ago. The new version of this lightweight Rust-based packet analyzer introduced per app or program based network traffic monitoring. Meaning that you can now easily find out which applications or processes are sending or receiving data, and how many bytes […]

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KDE Gets Some Resuscitation

KDE is bringing back two themes that vanished a few years ago, putting a bit more air under its wings.

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Why your TV wowed you in the store but looks unnatural at home – and how to fix it ASAP

Does your TV have an overly bright, fake-looking picture? Your settings might be set for the store, not your living room.

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The best internal communication tools of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

If your office works remotely in any way, you’ll need reliable internal communication tools to keep information flowing smoothly and everyone on the same page.

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A PHP Dev Just Solved a 20+ Year-Old KDE Plasma Problem No One Else Would

KWin can now show different virtual desktops on each screen independently.

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Encrypt Files on Linux with Hideout and Skip the Terminal

This minimalist GTK app puts GPG‑powered file encryption behind a drag‑and‑drop interface that even a Linux newbie can use on the first try.
The post Encrypt Files on Linux with Hideout and Skip the Terminal appeared first on FOSS Force.

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Encrypt Files on Linux with Hideout and Skip the Terminal

This minimalist GTK app puts GPG‑powered file encryption behind a drag‑and‑drop interface that even a Linux newbie can use on the first try.
The post Encrypt Files on Linux with Hideout and Skip the Terminal appeared first on FOSS Force.

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Half of all US employees use AI at work now – and waste almost 8 hours a week doing it

Companies on the front lines of AI adoption are also hiring and laying off more employees on average than those that aren’t, Gallup found.

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time @ Savannah: time-1.10 released [stable]

This is to announce time-1.10, a stable release.

The ‘time’ command runs another program, then displays information about
the resources used by that program.

There have been 79 commits by 5 people in the 422 weeks since 1.9.

See the NEWS below …

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This simple email trick saves me from annoying marketing spam (and it’s free to do)

There’s an easy way to curb ads and marketing emails in your inbox you’ve probably never thought of.

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A data removal service helped me reclaim my privacy – see if you need one, too

Data removal services automate the removal of your information from the web, but their biggest benefit is something else.

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I love Sony’s new Bluetooth turntable, so why do I feel so conflicted using it

Sony’s latest turntable is an easy-to-setup upgrade with impressive sound, but a few concerns hold it back.

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Distribution Release: Raspberry Pi OS 2026-04-13

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Simon Long has announced the release of a new security update of Raspberry Pi OS, a Debian-based Linux distribution designed for the popular Raspberry Pi single-board computers. The new …

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The latest Google Home update brings Gemini fixes that I’m actually excited to try again

Google Home’s latest update should make your Gemini experience more reliable. Look for these other improvements and bug fixes as well.

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Is your Pixel battery draining faster lately? These 4 temporary fixes helped me

These tweaks don’t specifically target issues from the March Pixel Drop, but they can help extend your phone’s battery life until there’s a fix.

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