| 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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Anthropic rolls out Claude Tag, your new agentic AI coworker in Slack

Claude Tag could turn your Slack channels into shared spaces where an agentic coworker reads the room, joins threads, remembers context, and moves team tasks forward. Is your workplace ready?

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Is Prime Day a scam? We tracked the most popular products that are actually good deals

We compared the price histories of the products that ZDNET experts recommend to help you find the best deals while shopping during Amazon Prime Day.

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I found an Android app that makes using my phone one-handed so much easier – and it’s free

Looking for the ideal accessibility app? Quick Cursor simplifies one-handed control of your Android device. Here’s how it works.

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The 10-step phone security tune-up you should run every year – and why

Don’t let the most essential device in your life become a liability. Our one-hour wellness check will keep your phone secure for another year.

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11 cheap car gadgets that upgrade your daily commute instantly

Make your car feel high tech without breaking the bank. Shop our favorite Bluetooth adapters, chargers, and more.

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PINE64's Smart Speaker is a Home Assistant Powered Alternative to Amazon Echo

It is powered by a RISC-V chip, has a hardware mic mute switch, and costs $49.99.

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The best Prime Day streaming deals: HBO Max, Apple TV, Fire TV sticks, and more

Amazon isn’t the only place with deals right now – many popular streaming services have cut prices for the summer, making it a great time to sign up.

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Meta AI Glasses vs. Meta Ray-Ban: I compared the latest models to decide if it’s time to switch

How do the new smart glasses compare to the industry standard? Here’s what I found, based on specs and experience.

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OBD2 ‘fuel saver’ boxes can actually increase costs by damaging your car – do this instead

No, there’s no cheap – or expensive – dongle that you can plug into your car to save you money.

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Amazon Prime Day is live through June 26: Everything to know about end times, deals, and more

Here’s everything we know about Amazon’s June Prime event – including how to shop smartly, how it compares to previous July sales, and more.

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Three Lines of Code Improve Linux Storage Performance

A developer changed three lines of code, giving Linux storage performance a 5% bump.

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Prime Day is here – these are the best deals under $50 you can grab right now

Amazon Prime Day is packed with affordable tech deals, from Bluetooth speakers and chargers to streaming devices.

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Amazon just cut the price of the Oura Ring to 48% off, the lowest ever – and I recommend it

The Oura Ring 4 is my pick for the best smart ring you can buy, and it’s over $200 off during Amazon Prime Day (I even convinced my mom to buy one).

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Amazon has Lego sets on sale for Prime Day – and if you like to build, you’ll want to check these out

Amazon Prime Day has ushered in deals on top products like TVs, laptops, and… Legos. Shop these savings now.

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Amazon is selling this Motorola phone for just $300 – and it comes with a stylus

Motorola’s Moto G Stylus is down to just $300, saving shoppers $100 on one of the better budget Android phones I’ve tested.

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No More Reboots During Kernel Patching for ARM64 Systems on Ubuntu

Canonical’s Livepatch finally extends to the platform in Ubuntu 26.04 LTS and Ubuntu Core 26.

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The best-selling XR glasses on Amazon are down to the lowest price we’ve seen for Prime Day

The RayNeo Air 4 Pro project your phone or laptop screen into a 201-inch virtual display with surprisingly vivid picture quality.

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This bestselling gaming device is not a Switch or a PS5 – and it’s on sale for Prime Day

Nex Playground is a small cube that gets your kids up and moving with games they’ll love – and it’s back down to the lowest price of the year.

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20+ pocket-sized gadgets that will make your life easier – and they’re all under $50

Small gear, big gain. Check out these useful chargers, USB-C accessories, Bluetooth gadgets, and more – and some are on sale for Amazon Prime Day.

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Yes, you need to be a Prime member to shop Prime Day – here’s how to get it for free

Amazon’s Prime Day sale starts Tuesday, and there’s a sneaky way to shop Prime-exclusive deals with a free trial. Here’s how to check your eligibility.

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