| 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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How digitally sovereign are you? Red Hat can help measure that

Red Hat’s toolkit offers governments and enterprises a way to measure the control they actually have over their data, infrastructure, and operations in this era of geopolitical cloud anxiety.

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You can get a new iPhone 13 for just $99 at Walmart – here’s how

The iPhone 13 costs under $100 at Walmart when you sign up for select prepaid Unlimited AT&T plans.

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Distribution Release: UBports 24.04, 20.04 OTA-12

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The UBports project has announced updates for the mobile distributions 2.04 and 24.04 branches. The new updates, labeled OTA-12, improve the stability of VoLTE connections, fixes some is…

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Half of all cyberattacks start in your browser: 10 essential tips for staying safe

New research finds that 48% of cyberattacks involve your web browser – and AI is only making matters worse. Follow these best practices to protect yourself.

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Google’s Gemini 3.1 Pro is here, and it just doubled its reasoning score

The latest Gemini model makes impressive strides in benchmarks, but forthcoming models could give it a reality check.

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The best way to transfer to a new MacBook is faster (and cheaper) than you’d think

If transferring your data to a new laptop over Wi-Fi is taking an eternity, this clever method could save you hours.

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This new Windows 11 taskbar tool lets you test your internet speed in seconds – how to try it

This new taskbar button lets you measure the speed of your internet connection.

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These $60 earbuds changed my mind about budget headphones

With awesome audio, fine fit, and plenty of customization options, the EarFun Air Pro 3 are at the top of their class.

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I tested Chrome’s soon-to-be-released vertical tab feature, and it makes the browser so much better

Google is finally making the leap to vertical tabs to catch up with the competition.

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Edge just got a useful AI tool that Chrome doesn’t have – here’s how to try it

A new AI-powered feature in Edge uses Copilot to summarize and answer questions about your PDF files directly in the browser.

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Apple Pencil Pro vs ESR Geo Pencil: I tested both, here’s what I recommend

Still deciding whether to go with Apple’s Pencil Pro or ESR’s cheaper Geo Pencil? I broke down the differences.

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What is a passkey? The easy explanation – and how they beat passwords

Yes, the technology behind passkeys can be confusing. Here’s a simple guide to help you ditch passwords today.

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Is free AI enough? How to choose the right chatbot for you – and when to upgrade

You can do a lot with free AI. But you can do even more if you upgrade. Here’s how to decide between all your options.

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FOSS Weekly #26.08: KDE Plasma 6.6, Mint Release Schedule Change, ASCII Weather, Firefox Tweaking and More Linux Stuff

Quizzes and Puzzles? Yes or no?

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I went alpine skiing with this rugged watch and it tracked every slope in detail

Amazfit’s T-Rex Ultra 2 lets you plot your winter adventures with offline maps and detailed data that outshines expensive competitors.

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5 surprise products Samsung could unveil at Unpacked – including an ultra wide phone

Unpacked 2026 could feature a few curveballs, like a new type of foldable.

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0 A.D. Released 0.28.0 with New Civilization & AppImage for Linux

0 A.D., the free open-source RTS game for Linux, Windows, and macOS, released new 0.28.0 version one day ago. The new version of this ancient warfare game, code-name “Boiorix”, introduced a new civilization: the Germans. The new civilization is announced as: Terror Germanicus, the fear of the Germanic tribes migrating south, from the Jutland region, […]

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Want free TV streaming? How to get more than 1000 channels – no subscription required

The Roku Channel vs. Google TV Freeplay: Both services offer hundreds of free channels, but one has a far better interface.

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Considering a home battery? These 3 factors can help you decide

Home battery systems aren’t just for backup power anymore. In some states, homeowners are tapping into stored energy to sidestep peak electricity prices and lower their bills.

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Skip paying $500 for the Pixel 10a – Verizon will give you the phone for free

Google’s new Pixel 10a is a solid midrange phone with flagship features. Through Verizon, you can walk away with a “free” mobile device.

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