| 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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Half of Chrome’s AI extensions are harvesting your data – see the surprising worst offenders

Coding, transcription, and other productivity tools proved the most invasive, though several other categories are worth watching as well.

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This $20 gadget lets you watch the Super Bowl for free (and the 2026 Olympics)

Over-the-air TV antennas give you access to local news, sports, and entertainment channels for no cost, making them a great choice for enjoying the big game without paying high subscription fees.

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7 apps I use to lock down, encrypt, and store my private files – and most are free

If you want to keep the documents and files on your PC extra secure, there apps will do the trick.

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Ubuntu 26.04 surprised me – this upcoming release is seriously secure

The next release of Ubuntu desktop Linux is on the horizon, so I dove into the latest daily build to see what was what, and came away nodding my head in approval at the heightened security.

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Want Alexa+ today? Everyone in the US can finally try it now – here’s how

There’s no longer a waitlist to try the generative AI-powered Alexa+. Check if your device supports it.

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Need to Redact a PDF on Linux? Try Censor

Follow this walkthrough to set up Censor from Flathub and use it to remove sensitive information from your PDFs.
The post Need to Redact a PDF on Linux? Try Censor appeared first on FOSS Force.

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Is your AI model secretly poisoned? 3 warning signs

Microsoft said it’s built a new scanner to help detect compromised models.

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JetBrains to Enable Wayland Support by Default in IntelliJ 2026.1

JetBrains has announced that native Wayland support will be enabled in its IntelliJ-based IDEs starting with version 2026.1, letting Linux developers work without X11 compatibility layers. Moving its development suite away from legacy X11 is necessary …

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You can buy TurboTax for nearly 50% off right now – here’s how

Tax season is once again underway. Save $35 on TurboTax’s software and do it yourself.

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Is your Roku TV tracking you? It’s likely, but here’s how to put an end to it

Streaming devices, such as Fire TV Sticks and Chromecasts, collect personal data for various purposes. Here’s how to regain some control.

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You can turn off Firefox’s new AI features with one simple switch – here’s how

Mozilla heard your complaints, and now Firefox 148 gives you an AI opt-out.

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Demand for AI skills surged by over 100% in 2025, Upwork finds – here’s how it could affect your job search

A new report from Upwork found that businesses are investing more in professionals who can help them to incorporate new AI tools into existing workflows.

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Stop gambling with your food: This $130 gadget put an end to cooking anxiety for me

The Meater Pro is a precision thermometer that makes cooking meat perfectly so much easier. Here’s how I use mine.

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coreutils @ Savannah: coreutils-9.10 released [stable]

This is to announce coreutils-9.10, a stable release.

Notable changes include:
– Options in man pages link directly into the full web docs
– timeout(1) now kills the command for all terminating signals
– paste(1) is now multi-byte character aware…

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The best ERP software of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

Learn about the best ERP software available right now, including SAP S/4HANA, Oracle NetSuite ERP, and Microsoft Dynamics 365.

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LibreOffice 26.2 Released with Big Excel Improvements & Markdown Support

LibreOffice 26.2 is here with multi-user Base, better Excel pasting, Markdown support and speed boosts. Coming to Ubuntu 26.04 LTS. Download now.
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The best iPad Air cases of 2026: Expert tested

The right case can take your tablet to the next level. These are our favorite iPad Air cases from brands including Apple, Burga, and Logitech.

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Microsoft and ServiceNow’s exploitable agents reveal a growing – and preventable – AI security crisis

Once deployed on corporate networks, AI agents can become every threat actor’s fantasy. Lesson one for cybersecurity pros: limit privileges.

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Microsoft's VS Code in Ubuntu's Snap Format Eats Up Disk Space Like Bloatware Even After Removal

The bug itself was reported all the way back in November 2024, and the issue is still present for current Snap versions of VS Code and even VSCodium.

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Not Kidding! Bash Shell Manual is Part of Epstein Files 🫣

echo "don't panic"

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