| 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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Distribution Release: Quarkos 26.04

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Quarkos, a desktop Linux distribution based on Ubuntu’s long-term support branch (and a sister project of the Q4OS distribution), has been updated to version 26.04. This initial release …

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Switch to adaptive chargers? My advice after testing low-power options for a year

Adaptive charging aims to reduce battery wear by keeping speeds low, but are the optimizations worth it?

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Distribution Release: Proxmox 9.2 “Virtual Environment”

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Proxmox is a commercial company offering specialised products based on Debian GNU/Linux. One of the products, “Virtual Environment”, has received a new update and is based on Debian 13 “…

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Samsung’s free 32-inch Odyssey monitor deal is back in stock – how to qualify

Samsung’s BOGO monitor deal is back. Here’s what you need to know.

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Vivaldi 8.0 is out with a dramatic new look and UI layouts

A bold new look arrives in Vivaldi 8.0, the latest update to the Chromium-based web browser. Vivaldi 8.0 sees the browser’s main UI elements (the bits that make a browser looks like a browser, so tabs, toolbars, panels, and content) drop their boundari…

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You can’t install Deepin Desktop from the official Fedora repo anymore – here’s why

Once called the most beautiful Linux, Deepin Desktop was plagued by security issues. Here’s why the distro’s exile isn’t all bad news.

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Microsoft won’t send you SMS texts for login anymore – why it’s pushing passkeys instead

Text messages are a weak, vulnerable way to authenticate account logins. Soon, you’ll have to switch to one of these safer, more secure methods.

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Warp's Oz Platform Can Now Run Claude Code and Codex Alongside Its Own Agent

The devs have also rolled out automatic multi-agent coordination and expanded self-hosting options.

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FOSS Weekly #26.21: Microsoft's Distro, Bitwarden Drama, Adobe on Linux, New Email Client and More

Fedora no longer trusts on AI … or so it seems for now.

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6 pet deals you don’t want to miss this Memorial Day weekend, including robot litter boxes

I have two cats. These are the pet tech products I own and recommend or plan to buy while these Memorial Day deals last.

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I tested a portable battery with graphene heat dissipation – and cracked it open for proof

The Momax Q.Mag X is one of the best magnetic wireless battery packs I’ve tested.

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Google’s AI features just got more confusing

Google’s new Gemini features sound useful, if you can remember their names and where to find them.

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HPLIP 3.26.4 Released with Many New HP Printers Support

HPLIP, the HP developed free open-source drivers for HP’s inkjet and laser printers, released new 3.26.4 one day ago. The new version of this HP Linux Printing and Imaging System added many new printers support, fixed few security vulnerabilities, but no new distributions support for its official installer. New printers support in HPLIP 3.26.4 include: […]

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Rust Could Eliminate 80% of Linux Kernel CVEs!

Linux’s stable maintainer is betting on a new Rust type to address a class of bugs C has never been able to fully prevent.

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I tested Motorola’s $1,500 Razr Ultra, and it’s so close to being my dream flip phone

The 2026 Razr Ultra delivers major hardware upgrades while maintaining the same stylish design it’s known for. Too bad it’s overpriced.

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The Flipper One is a full-on Linux cyberdeck that solves my biggest Raspberry Pi problem

If you love your Flipper Zero, you’re really going to flip over the new Flipper One.

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I talked to homeowners considering a battery backup – these are their biggest questions

Home batteries are a significant investment, but price is not always the biggest hurdle.

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Every preorder offer on the new Fitbit Air – where to save and score free accessories

The new Fitbit Air is available to preorder now. Here’s where and how you can snag deals before it’s released next week.

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We never travel without these useful gadgets – here’s why

Traveling soon? Scoop up these nifty gadgets ahead of summer travels – and some are on sale for Memorial Day.

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5 unique Father’s Day gadgets your dad will actually use

Father’s Day is coming up, and we found the most useful gadgets and tools your father figure will appreciate, based on our testing.

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