| 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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Save big on gaming laptops, Switch 2 consoles, and more during Best Buy’s Tech Fest sale

Can’t wait until Amazon’s Big Spring Sale to upgrade your gaming setup? Now at Best Buy, you can save hundreds on gaming laptops, consoles, and more.

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SSD prices have gone up, but this 8TB WD-Black option is 67% off at Best Buy right now

The AI industry is driving up prices for RAM and SSDs, but we found a great deal on the WD Black SN850P.

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How to turn your old Android phone or iPhone into a security camera – in 4 easy steps

You can easily use your old phone as a live home security camera and get alerts, two-way audio, and even recordings.

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What is MoCA 2.5? How this low-cost networking can replace Wi-Fi and fix dead zones

MoCA 2.5 leverages old coaxial cables to enable high-speed internet. I break down the technology and why it’s a viable alternative to Wi-Fi.

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I tested NordVPN’s free scam checker against a real threat in my inbox – here’s how it did

Can an AI tool successfully detect not just standard scams, but those created with the same technology? I put NordVPN’s new offering to the test with advanced recruitment scams filling my inbox.

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I wore the Whoop 5.0 for a month – it combines the best of the Oura Ring and Apple Watch

The Whoop 5.0 has several medical-minded tools, like ECG and blood pressure monitoring. Here’s how I actually used them.

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This infrared gadget claims to improve your mood with lights – I got to the bottom of it

I tested a near-infrared light device that attaches to my computer, mimics the sun, and allegedly improves mood and focus. Did it work?

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Stop falling for scams with Norton’s antivirus software – especially while it’s 70% off

Get a year of Norton 360 Premium, which includes a VPN and scam protection, at a major discount ahead of Amazon’s Big Spring Sale.

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FOSS Weekly #26.12: GNOME 50 Release, Fedora for Apple, New Ageless Linux, Manjaro Drama and More

Plenty of things going on in the Linux world.

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I can’t recommend cheap Samsung and Google phones when this Android rival exists

Review: The Nothing Phone 4a Pro beats its midrange competitors with a premium build, smooth user experience, and a versatile camera setup.

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Fedora Asahi Remix 43 Arrives with Mac Pro Support and Beats Fedora to a Key Upgrade

Mac Pro support and working microphones on the M2 Pro/Max are in, along with a package management upgrade that Fedora is yet to ship.

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9 useful car gadgets I’d pay full price for (but some are on sale now)

It’s easy to upgrade your car with these handy gadgets, especially with discounts ahead of Amazon’s Spring Sale.

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The best phone deals from T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T and other carriers right now

Amazon Spring Sale is coming soon, but multiple carriers are offering deals on flagship phones, including the iPhone 17 Pro for free.

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GNOME 50 Released to Be Default in Ubuntu 26.04 & Fedora 44

GNOME 50, the default desktop for the upcoming Ubuntu 26.04 LTS and Fedora Workstation 44, was released last night! The new version of this popular Linux Desktop environment comes with improvements to the built-in remote desktop, screen sharing, and parental controls, as well as accessibility and file manager enhancements. Thanks to the Wellbeing team, parents […]

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How to Create HTTPS Local Domains for Your Projects

The post How to Create HTTPS Local Domains for Your Projects first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .If you do any kind of local web development on Linux, you have almost certainly run into the browser warning
The post How to Creat…

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libredwg @ Savannah: libredwg-0.13.4 released

A major bugfix release. Complete rewrite of the decompressor to

fix hairy section reading bugs in some big files. Fixed many dxf roundtrips.

See https://www.gnu.o … oftware/libredwg/ and https://github.co … /blob/0.13.4/NEWS

Here are the co…

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AI Companies Put $12.5M Into Open Source Security to Fix a Problem Their Tools Helped Create

The move targets the problem of maintainers drowning in AI-generated vulnerability reports.

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GNOME 50 is Here, and X11 is Finally Gone

There’s a lot this release offers, but a few changes stand out.

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How to turn your old Android phone into a Wi-Fi extender – and fix dead spots at home

It’s free, easy to set up, and lets you avoid upgrading to a mesh system.

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I see why this Linux distro is the dream pick for gamers and content creators

Yes, it was a challenge to install. But then GLF OS took me by surprise – in the best possible way.

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