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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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Migrate Fedora OS via partition cloning efficiently over network

How to migrate Fedora OS from one system to another, across network or (better) a Thunderbolt connection, without cloning the whole disk contents, saving SSD life. Background When migrating a Linux installation from a source drive to a target drive of a different size, traditional block-by-block tools like dd don’t allow to migrate to a … Continue reading Migrate Fedora OS via partition cloning efficiently over network

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This is the one smart home product everyone should have, and it’s on sale

Smart light bulbs easily add ambiance to any home, and the GE Cync color-changing smart bulbs are discounted for Amazon’s Prime Day, which ends tonight.

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How I use Siri mode in the iOS 27 Camera app to ask questions about anything I see

Now in iOS 27 developer beta, the Camera app adds a new Siri mode that provides AI-based assistance for anything within view. Here’s what you need to try it yourself.

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Ubuntu 26.10 Snapshot 2 is out (with a ‘breaking change’)

Ubuntu 26.10 Snapshot 2 is available to download, the second of four snapshots planned for the ‘Stonking Stingray’ development cycle ahead of a stable release in October. As with the first snapshot, there’s not a lot “new”…

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Stop fussing with ice trays – this countertop ice maker is 24% off for Prime Day, and I recommend it

Get the good ice at home with this Euhomy countertop ice maker, still at an all-time low price for Prime Day.

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How to beat the AI algorithm and get the job of your dreams

Here’s what that shift to AI means for the recruitment process, and how you can ensure your application gets picked from the pack.

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The best Prime Day tech deals under $100 that I’d actually buy

I’ve found several great sub-$100 deals still available for Amazon Prime Day. But act fast – because the event ends soon.

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How to get free Windows 10 security patches until October 2027 – and avoid the $30 fee

Don’t want to pay to keep Windows 10 security updates? Microsoft has several workarounds, with the best deal for European users.

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5 tech products that seriously impressed our experts – and are up to 50% off

The top products that outperformed others in our lab testing include brands like Ecovacs, Apple, and more, and they are discounted for Prime Day.

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5 weird Prime Day gadgets we’ve tested that you can buy right now

From an earwax camera to multi-tools, we’ve tested some strange items at ZDNET – and recommend them all.

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These 15+ award-winning gadgets are on sale for Prime Day – but we’d pay full price

Editor-approved tech is still on sale during Amazon’s Prime Day sale – but don’t wait much longer to shop.

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I recommend this Sonos smart speaker to everyone I know – get it while it’s $40 off for Prime Day

The Sonos Era 100 is a great smart speaker for any room in your house and a stellar entry point into the Sonos ecosystem.

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5 gadgets that helped declutter my desk (and why they’re worth every penny)

I keep these tech gadgets close to help keep my desk tidy. Here’s why.

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Ubuntu 26.10 Snapshot 2 Released! New Download Links

Ubuntu 26.10 Snapshot 2, the second monthly development release, was officially announced last night! The new development release finally added back the .iso image for Intel/AMD platform, and, introduced new cdimage download tree. The new snapshot release changed the cdimage.ubuntu.com download tree structure. All the release images are now located in /ubuntu/releases and /ubuntu-server/releases. And, […]

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Banking Apps, No Google, and a Locked Bootloader: How iodé Makes Privacy Android Work for Everyone

In discussion with Brian from Iodé project and how Iodé is addressing issues de-Googled smartphone users face.

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Install GNOME on Rocky Linux 10 Using ISO (Offline)

The post Install GNOME on Rocky Linux 10 Using ISO (Offline) first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .Rocky Linux 10 installs as a minimal text-only server by default, and if you need a graphical desktop, you have
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The Fire TV Stick is 50% off – and my favorite Prime Day purchase yet

Amazon Prime Day has many good deals, but the $25 Fire TV Stick 4K Plus is one of the best.

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Fed up with complex note taking apps? Try Whisp for Linux

New GTK4/libadwaita app Whisp is positioning itself as the note-taking app for people fed up with note-taking apps (the best one is always the next one, right?). Scratch that; Whisp pitches itself as “the anti-note for GNOME”, a riff on Ant…

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It’s 1996 All Over Again on the New GIMP 0.54 Flatpak

Think today’s Gimp is complicated? Try the 1996 Motif version, now resurrected as a Flatpak so you can suffer for nostalgia’s sake.
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FSF Blogs: Ten stories from around the world: LibreLocal 2026, part one

Source: Planet GNU

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