| 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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OpenAI’s rumored ‘superapp’ could finally solve one of my biggest issues with ChatGPT

Commentary: OpenAI reportedly wants one app for everything, and I’m here for it.

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YouTube killed my comment alerts, so I vibe-coded a fix to get them back – in just 1 hour

With Gemini and a simple Python script, I rebuilt YouTube email alerts. Now I won’t miss another comment. Here’s how you can do the same.

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6 useful Bluetooth gadgets that feel like life hacks (and won’t break the bank)

Bluetooth gadgets are among the most practical on the market. These are my favorites.

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For Amazon’s Fire Phone to succeed, it’ll need to fix its app store problem first

A new Fire Phone is reportedly being developed – and I sure hope Amazon doesn’t make the same mistakes it did years ago.

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Distribution Release: Parted Magic 2026_03_20

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The Parted Magic project has published a new version, 2026_03_20, which introduces new tools. “An all-new Mount GUI and integrated File Manager are directly tied to the Mounter, deliveri…

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How to share your location on Android quickly: 5 easy ways – including by text

Share your current or live location from your Android phone in seconds, using the apps you already have installed.

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Should you upgrade to M5 MacBook Pro from the M1? Short answer: It’s probably time

The M5 MacBook Pro brings some impressive performance gains, but not everyone needs to upgrade. Here’s how it compares to the M1 model.

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Chainguard is racing to fix trust in AI-built software – here’s how

Chainguard is expanding beyond open-source security to protect open-core software, AI agent skills, and GitHub Actions.

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Play a Video as Lock Screen Wallpaper in Ubuntu (GNOME)

Want to set a video as animated background for your lock screen? Here’s an extension to do the job for GNOME. For Linux desktop, there’s a free open-source python app to set video wallpaper. Now there’s a new app to do the job for the lock screen, though only for Gnome. This is implemented by […]

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Systemd’s New Feature Brings Age Verification Option to Linux

The optional birthDate field gives other projects a standardized data source for age verification compliance.

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System76 Redesigns Thelio Mira as a Liquid‑Cooled Linux Desktop

System76’s new Thelio Mira keeps the base specs close to Prime but leans on cooling, power headroom, and expandability to court GPU‑heavy Linux workloads.
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The best streaming deals right now: Hulu, Disney+, Paramount+, and more

Cut the cord and stream for less with some of the best deals we’ve seen so far this year on popular streaming services and devices, ahead of Amazon’s Big Spring Sale.

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You’re being tracked online – 9 easy ways to stop the surveillance

Stop feeding online businesses your data and prevent both surveillance and tracking with our updated step-by-step guide.

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6 WFH gadgets that leveled up my home office (and all of them are on sale)

As a remote worker, I’d recommend these gadgets that improved my home office, even if they weren’t discounted ahead of Amazon’s Big Spring Sale.

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DeadBeef 1.10.2 added MPRIS Plugin for Remote Playback Control

DeadBeef, the lightweight music player application for Linux, Windows, and macOS, released new 1.10.2 version few days ago. This free open-source music player released version 1.10.1 last week with new Lyrics Viewer plugin. User can enable “Design” mode and add Lyrics widget to show the lyrics for the song being played. The plugin however only […]

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Vykar is a New Open Source Backup Tool That's Faster Than Borg, Restic, and Kopia

The BorgBase team has cooked up a new open source backup client written in Rust.

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Hit by breaches? I tried a data removal service to take back my privacy – how it paid off

Services like DeleteMe scan the internet for exposed personal information and work to remove it. Here’s what it does well – and what it’s still missing.

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AI will accelerate tech job growth – former Tesla president explains where and why

Venture capitalist Jon McNeill foresees growing demand for humans to sustain complex AI infrastructure and architecture.

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This viral wireless dongle lets you share your audio on a flight – how it works

The Twelve South AirFly Pro 2 improves audio quality, streamlines connectivity, and makes in-flight entertainment much easier to enjoy.

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Opera GX for Linux Released

Linux users can now install Opera GX, a gamer-focused spin off of its regular Opera web browser that has picked up plaudits and awards since launching on Windows in 2019. The company provide official DEB and RPM downloads, with a “Flatpack versio…

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