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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 me know. Also if you think something I’ve mentioned could be done better I would welcome the feedback.

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Official Ubuntu 26.04 ‘Resolute Racoon’ mascot revealed

Official mascot artwork for Ubuntu 26.04 LTS ‘Resolute Raccoon’ has been revealed. As the upcoming release dubbed ‘Resolute Racoon’, the monochromatic mascot naturally features its namesakes’ characteristic masked face and…

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Reader Power: FOSS Force’s 2026 Independence Drive

New writers, expanded coverage, no trackers, no paywall — our 2026 Independence Drive is your chance to help keep it that way.
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Distribution Release: KaOS 2026.02

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The KaOS distribution has traditionally focused on providing one desktop (KDE Plasma), desktop tools built using one toolkit (Qt), for one CPU architecture (x86_64). This mission is bein…

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I’ve worked from home for 7 years: These are the gadgets I’m eyeing to buy

Presidents’ Day isn’t just a day off from work. I’m saving money on things for my home office this year.

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This air purifier is a must for pet parents, and it’s up to $70 off for Presidents’ Day

Get cleaner air for less with the Blueair Blue Pure 211i Max air purifier for 20% off.

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Finally, a robot vacuum that cleans my dogs’ hair reliably well

The Mova P50 Ultra is a standout vacuum and mop combo, priced competitively with its latest discount.

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Linux Mint 23 adds home encryption option for new users

Linux Mint 23 will expand its System Administration tool (mintsysadm) with a new Users section, enabling post-install home encryption and more.
You’re reading Linux Mint 23 adds home encryption option for new users, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not…

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The Hisense U8QG is one of the smartest TV buys I can recommend

The Hisense U8QG delivers premium features at a midrange price, making it one of the smartest TV buys on the market right now. And right now at Best Buy, you can save $1,300 on the 65-inch version.

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Why Amazon’s Echo Hub became my favorite way to control my smart home

I’ve tested dozens of smart home gadgets, and Amazon’s Echo Hub is still the most useful – even in 2026.

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Get an iPhone 17 Pro for free, plus a $200 gift card at Verizon – here’s how to qualify

Sign up for or switch to the Verizon Unlimited Ultimate mobile plan and get a free iPhone 17 Pro and a $200 Verizon virtual gift card.

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These XR glasses gave me a 200-inch OLED screen to work with

Among all the pairs I’ve tested, the RayNeo Air 3S stands out as the best value. And right now at Amazon, you can save 26% with coupon at checkout.

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I found the best smart glasses deals for Presidents’ Day

Presidents’ Day weekend is upon us, and early savings are here – including on top smart glasses from brands like Meta, RayNeo, and more.

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I’ve been a Kindle user for over a decade – here’s why the Paperwhite is still my top choice

Amazon’s 12th-generation Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition features faster page turns and up to three months of battery life.

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Ubuntu 24.04.4 Released with Kernel 6.17, Mesa 25.2 & Numerous Fixes

Ubuntu 24.04.4, the fourth point release of the current LTS was released! Ubuntu developer team announced it on Thursday: The Ubuntu team is pleased to announce the release of Ubuntu 24.04.4 LTS (Long-Term Support) for its Desktop, Server, and Cloud products, as well as other flavours of Ubuntu with long-term support. The new point release […]

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5 everyday essentials I’d buy during Presidents’ Day

Big sales are a great time to save on daily essentials. Here’s what I’m eyeing, from beauty buys to home appliances.

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Distribution Release: REMnux 8

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Lenny Zeltser has announced the release of REMnux 8, a major update of the project’s Ubuntu-based Linux distribution featuring a curated collection of free reverse-engineering and malici…

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Title: FOSS Force’s Top Five Articles — For the Week Ending February 13. 2026

Did you miss this week’s top articles? Here are the five most read article on FOSS Force for the week that just ended.
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I let Microsoft Edge’s new AI feature read all my open tabs – and it’s a total research time-saver

Edge will analyze the web pages in all your open tabs and deliver a summary of the key details.

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How to clear your Google Search cache on Android (and why it’s a must for me)

If you care about privacy, here’s how to manually clear your search data – and set it to automatic

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Got a TCL TV? Change these 16 settings ASAP – here’s why

Your TCL TV’s default settings aren’t that great. A few quick changes can make a suprising difference at home.

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