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.

How to Find and Fix Failed Services in Linux

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The People Who Put Emulators on Your Steam Deck Now Want to Sell You a Linux Console

The Playnix Console is a €1,179 Linux-powered gaming machine with an RX 9060 XT inside.

sed @ Savannah: sed-4.10 released [stable]

This is to announce sed-4.10, a stable release.

It’s been more than 3.5 years and quite a few new bug fixes.
Special thanks to Paul Eggert, Bruno Haible and Collin Funk
for all their help, and especially to Bruno for all the gnulib
support and th…

I got an early look at ChatGPT Images 2.0, and it’s impressive – with one exception

OpenAI’s new ChatGPT Images 2.0 promises precision and design control. Here’s how to try it for yourself.

I compared Thread, Zigbee, and Matter – here’s the best smart home setup for you

All three are related to smart home connectivity, and it’s important that you understand their differences.

I saw Framework’s new ‘MacBook Pro for Linux users’ and it may entice Windows fans, too

Years of user feedback have led to the new Framework Laptop 13 Pro, an ultraportable device that’s both modular and premium.

Scaling agentic AI demands a strong data foundation – 4 steps to take first

McKinsey identifies four coordinated steps that connect strategy, technology, and people to build strong foundational data capabilities.

5 Apple products explain my optimism for John Ternus as the next CEO

There’s a lot to be excited about with Apple’s next chief executive officer, even if you care more about software.

This Motorola phone deal comes with free Bluetooth trackers and earbuds – how it works

Motorola is offering a deal on its latest Moto G phone that includes a Moto Tag 4-pack and a pair of Moto Buds Plus earbuds, free. Here’s what to know.

Ubuntu confirms the 26.10 codename, and it sounds strange…

Ubuntu has announced the codename for Ubuntu 26.10 is “Stonking Stingray”. As codenames go it’s certainly unique. The distro gives each release a codename that pairs an adjective with an animal, the latter of which becomes the release…

Kernel 7.0 Is a Bit More Rusty

Linux kernel 7.0 has been released for general availability, with Rust finally getting its due.

This free app makes journaling so easy that I’ve managed to do it for 3 months

If you’ve been hesitant to journal, I’ve found just the app you need to make it happen.

France Says “Au Revoir” to Microsoft

In a move that should surprise no one, France announced plans to reduce its reliance on US technology, and Microsoft Windows is the first to get the boot.

CachyOS is the Arch Linux distro to try if you want serious speed and performance

The latest version of CachyOS makes one of the hottest Linux distributions on the market today even better.

Samsung is ending Messages in July: 5 replacements I’d switch to now

If you use Samsung’s built-in texting app, you’ll need an alternative soon. Here’s why, and your best options.

Moonshot AI’s new Kimi K2.6 swarms your complex tasks with 1,000 collaborating agents

Kimi K2.6’s impressive new capabilities could redefine how developers approach complex, multi-step engineering workflows.

Ubuntu 26.04 LTS: What’s new since 24.04?

If you plan to upgrade to Ubuntu 26.04 LTS ‘Resolute Raccoon’ from Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, you’re going to inherit two years’ worth of improvements. As an LTS-to-LTS jump, you don’t simply benefit from what’s new in Ubuntu…

I’m putting Motorola above Samsung when it comes to flip phones – and won’t think twice

Here’s why Motorola owns half the US foldable market, despite competition from Samsung and Google.

Does Walmart price match? What to know about online and in-store price matching policies

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

Firefox 150.0 is Out with RPM Package & GTK Emoji Picker for Linux

Firefox 150.0, the new monthly release, is available to download for Linux, Windows, and macOS users. The new version of this popular web browser added official .rpm package, allowing to easily install the browser in RHEL, Fedora, OpenSUSE, and other RPM-based distributions according to the github release page. It as well added GTK emoji picker […]