| 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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How I’m getting better sleep this year thanks to these quirky gadgets

I regularly clock 7 hours a night, and I wake up without the help of an alarm. Here’s why my sleep is so good.

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Gemini can now use your Drive and emails to build spreadsheets, slides and more

Gemini can access relevant information from your other sources to give personalized help.

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This sunrise alarm clock improved my sleep routine, and it’s $25 off right now

The Hatch Restore 3 boasts personalized sleep routines and peaceful morning moments, and you can get it for $25 off during National Sleep Week.

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Sonos returns with two new speakers, reviving an old favorite and introducing a new player

Sonos announces the Play and Era 100 SL speakers, giving new and existing customers even more modular options.

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AI is getting scary good at finding hidden software bugs – even in decades-old code

But AI also creates bugs – about 1.7 times as many as humans, including critical and major issues.

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FSF Events: Free Software Directory meeting on IRC: Friday, March 13, starting at 12:00 EDT (16:00 UTC)

Join the FSF and friends on Friday, March 13 from 12:00 to 15:00 EDT (16:00 to 19:00 UTC) to help improve the Free Software Directory.

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Windows 12 could be the tipping point that finally pushes you to Linux – here’s why

Some rumored Windows 12 features could frustrate users and be the reason Linux finally starts looking better.

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This free Linux app lets you make memes in seconds – no GIMP required

If you want to make memes using your own images – without AI or complicated editors – Linux has a free tool that’s fun to try.

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Chrome on Android just got two huge upgrades that can fix your messy tabs – what’s new

If you’re still using bookmarks in Chrome, try these new features instead. You might never go back.

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I set up a Firawalla Orange router at home, and it’s a bigger security upgrade than expected

The Firewalla Orange makes network monitoring and security accessible for home setups, small businesses, and more.

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Blackview MP20 review: A tiny but mighty Mac Mini alternative for Windows users

The palm-sized Blackview MP20 runs cool and quiet and handles everyday computing tasks – with a few caveats.

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NVIDIA 595 Beta Driver Released with Better Linux Gaming Performance

NVIDIA announced the 595.45.04 Beta driver for Linux users in last week. This is the first release in the 595 series that includes new extensions, profile, and features for better performances for Linux gaming. First, the new driver added support VK_EXT_descriptor_heap extension, allows apps to store buffers, images directly into GPU-accessible memory, reducing reducing CPU […]

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I wrote off ChatGPT’s voice mode, then found 7 ways it’s genuinely useful

Voice Mode fabricated answers the last time I used it, but I tested it again to see if it’s actually useful now. Spoiler: It is.

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Your Zoom meetings can auto-generate slides and sheets for you now – no Google needed

Zoom’s AI Companion powers its new Google Workspace-like Slides and Sheets. More ‘lifelike’ avatars are coming, too.

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AI job paradox: Occupations seeing greatest losses also see greatest gains – here’s why

New Snowflake survey illustrates how demand for tech jobs is evolving away from basic skills to high-level AI oversight.

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MacBook Neo review: I’m a Windows user, but Apple nails the value

Apple’s new $599 MacBook Neo is a snappy 13-inch that feels a lot like its older siblings, as long as it stays within its intended use case.

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Why AI is both a curse and a blessing to open-source software – according to developers

AI has turned security triage into ‘terror reporting,’ draining time, attention, and the ‘will to live.’ But, used right, it can help. Here’s how.

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Job opportunity: Engineering and Certification Manager at the Free Software Foundation

The Free Software Foundation (FSF), a Massachusetts 501(c)(3) charity with a worldwide mission to promote computer user freedom, seeks a motivated and talented individual to be our new Engineering and Certification Manager. This position is ideally ful…

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FSF News: Job opportunity: Engineering and Certification Manager at the Free Software Foundation

The Free Software Foundation (FSF), a Massachusetts 501(c)(3) charity with a worldwide mission to promote computer user freedom, seeks a motivated and talented individual to be our new Engineering and Certification Manager. This position is ideally f…

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Development Release: Fedora 44 Beta

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The Fedora project has published a new development snapshot, Fedora 44 beta. The release introduces some key changes to the system installer and unifies the KDE Plasma experience across …

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