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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 […]

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I tested the Ultrahuman Ring Pro: It’s a biohacker’s dream that’s not for me

The brand’s latest ring comes with extensive features, but it’s both larger and more expensive than the previous version.

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The only Apple Watch strap you’ll ever need is down to its lowest price yet

I have multiple Apple Watch straps, but I keep coming back to the Nomad Stratos Band for its classy looks and sporty comfort.

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Google is training AI on even more of your data now, unless you opt out – here’s how

Images, videos and voice searches can be used to train Google’s LLMs. You can disable this feature to retain your privacy.

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5 smart home gadgets I actually recommend, after years of testing

I’ve tested dozens of smart home devices, but only a select few truly stand out. Here are the smart home gadgets I wholeheartedly recommend.

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New Adder Pro Targets Linux Creators, Gamers, and Devs with OLED and RTX Graphics

System76’s refreshed Adder Pro trims weight, adds Panther Lake silicon and RTX 50‑series GPUs, and ships with Pop!_OS or Ubuntu for Linux‑first power users.
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Google Search will let you instantly generate AI images for free – here’s how

With the latest update to Google Images, you can generate your own images directly inside the AI Overviews.

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I’m a serial Linux distro hopper – these 7 signs mean it’s time to switch

If you’re looking to try a different Linux distribution, it’s time you do the ‘distro hop.’ But why does this phenomenon seem inevitable for so many users?

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GNOME Wants to Let You Test Experimental Features Without Breaking Anything

Here’s how GNOME plans to make testing safer and more accessible for everyone.

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These 5 gadgets will upgrade your Apple Watch – and I recommend them

These are my tried-and-true favorite Apple Watch accessories, and some of them are on sale now.

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Windows Search just got a faster, cleaner overhaul – how to try it today

I tried the new Windows Search, and it offers a refreshing change with an updated layout that makes it easier to find what I need.

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Don’t let an AI chatbot pick your password, ever

Are AI-generated passwords truly random? Research suggests AI passwords are far less secure than you might think.

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Xournal++ 1.3.6 Released with Ubuntu 26.04 Package Support

Xournal++, the free open-source open source handwriting app and PDF annotator, released new 1.3.6 version today for Linux, Windows, and macOS. The new version of this GTK3 based application added official installer package for Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, though Ubuntu has already included the app (an old version) in the system repository. Besides the new LTS […]

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7 Open Source Trello Alternatives For Your Kanban Boards

Trello has changed a lot since I started using it in 2013. If you want that old-school Kanban simplicity back, here are the open source alternatives worth a look.

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SEO is not dead: 5 ways to win more citations from AI search

Now that AI chat is becoming the new status quo of search engines, the rules for staying visible have changed for small businesses and solopreneurs.

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12 YouTube default settings to change right now for a more enjoyable experience

YouTube works well with default settings, but I tighten some privacy controls and enable a few features to make it even better.

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I tried Google Maps’ new 3D Immersive View for Android Auto, and it fixed my biggest navigation problems

The update is the biggest visual change in a decade, and it makes navigating much easier.

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obsidian-skills: Teach Claude Code How to Work with Obsidian

The post obsidian-skills: Teach Claude Code How to Work with Obsidian first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .If you’ve ever watched an AI coding agent mess up your Obsidian vault, this can help. I keep my second
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FSF Blogs: Stop the GUARD Act and age verification laws worldwide

Source: Planet GNU

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I tested COSMIC’s new Frosted Glass effect, and it’s way better than MacOS’ Liquid Glass

This simply gorgeous Linux desktop just stole the UI crown from Apple’s Liquid Glass.

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Ubuntu 26.04 fixes Papers bug that sent PDF links to wrong page

Ubuntu 26.04 LTS is prepping a bug fix update to Papers, the document viewer that replaced Evince in 25.04, resolving several annoyances – including internal PDF links that jumped to the wrong page. The internal link snafu only occurred in some PDFs, n…

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