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VALIDATED LINUX SYSTEMS

Don’t waste time being your own I.T. department! Step up to the convenience, performance, and reliability of Kubuntu Focus systems. We extensively validate updates of kernels, GPU drivers, desktops, and core apps on all models so your system works reliably for years after your purchase.

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Officially branded, optimized, and validated Kubuntu systems with the beautiful-and-intuitive KDE desktop and industry-standard Ubuntu® 24.04 LTS.

DESIGNED FOR YOUR SUCCESS

Kubuntu Focus Systems are validated and curated for your model for a minimum of 3 years after your purchase. This makes them excellent replacements for proprietary systems in No-I.T. and Low-I.T. environments.

Validated Upgrades
Validated Updates
Updates to the Kernel + Devices, Desktop + Apps, and GPU + AI are curated and extensively tested for your hardware to prevent regressions[01].
Ultra-Optimized
Ultra-Optimized
We configure Kubuntu 24.04 LTS to make the most of the hardware so you can focus on what you want to do.
Enterprise Ready
Enterprise Ready
Stay secure with full disk encryption, chain-encrypted multi-disk, YubiKey 2FA, and OpenVPN.
Near-Zero Setup
Near-Zero Setup
Save weeks or months of setup with Curated Apps selected by pros. Just click to configure, install, and run.
Guided Solutions
Guided Solutions
Save countless hours with HOWTOs designed for your Focus. Complete complex tasks like ML pipeline creation in unprecedented time.
Unparalleled Support
Unparalleled Support
Get answers about hardware or software fast with free, Linux-first, live support and cross-shipping.

POWER WHERE YOU NEED IT

Hover and click to learn more.

THE APPS YOU NEED

Run the best-in-class apps you need with a click and Curated Apps[02]. If needed, the system will add the repo and keys, install the app, and then launch it. Click an icon below to see more.

Blender

3d-edit

Blender

KDEConnect

android-tools

KDEConnect

BackInTime

backup

BackInTime

Jekyll

blog-edit

Jekyll

Chrome

browser

Chrome

Firefox

browser

Firefox

WebCamOid

cam-record

WebCamOid

Dropbox

cloud-drive

Dropbox

Insync

cloud-drives

Insync

IntelliJ

development

IntelliJ

Meld

development

Meld

PyCharm

development

PyCharm

VSC

development

VSC

AWS

devops

AWS

Azure

devops

Azure

GCS

devops

GCS

Kubernetes

devops

Kubernetes

Thunderbird

email

Thunderbird

Dolphin

file-manage

Dolphin

FileZilla

file-transfer

FileZilla

Lutris

games

Lutris

Nvidia

gpu-tools

Nvidia

Gimp

image-edit

Gimp

Inkscape

image-edit

Inkscape

Krita

image-edit

Krita

Gwenview

image-view

Gwenview

AI Suite

kfocus-tool

AI Suite

CPUPower

kfocus-tool

CPUPower

Curated

kfocus-tool

Curated

Extras

kfocus-tool

Extras

FanCtrl

kfocus-tool

FanCtrl

FocusRx

kfocus-tool

FocusRx

GCC Pick

kfocus-tool

GCC Pick

Guided

kfocus-tool

Guided

Help

kfocus-tool

Help

KernelClean

kfocus-tool

KernelClean

Keyboard

kfocus-tool

Keyboard

ML

kfocus-tool

ML

VidSync

kfocus-tool

VidSync

Welcome

kfocus-tool

Welcome

Wizard

kfocus-tool

Wizard

OBS Studio

live-stream

OBS Studio

Slack

messaging

Slack

Telegram

messaging

Telegram

Elisa

music

Elisa

LibreOffice

office

LibreOffice

KeePassXC

passwords

KeePassXC

Okular

pdf-view

Okular

Darktable

raw-photo

Darktable

KRuler

screen

KRuler

SSRecorder

screen-record

SSRecorder

Kleopatra

security-pgp

Kleopatra

Audacity

sound-edit

Audacity

PulseControl

sound-volume

PulseControl

AptRollback

system

AptRollback

Discover

system

Discover

SysSettings

system

SysSettings

Kate

text-edit

Kate

FFMPEG

transcode

FFMPEG

Handbrake

transcode

Handbrake

WinFF

transcode

WinFF

Skype

video-call

Skype

Zoom

video-call

Zoom

Kdenlive

video-edit

Kdenlive

VLC

video-play

VLC

Docker

virtualization

Docker

VirtualBox

virtualization

VirtualBox

USED BY THE PROS

Take the guesswork out of system and app configs without the need for IT. Focus systems are used by top developers, DevOps, AI scientists, creators, and others who value their time and the unmatched Linux-first support.

Welcome Wizard

Add the capabilities you need with the illustrated and interactive Welcome Wizard Tool [03].

System Rollback

Take and restore coherent system snapshots with a click and the System Rollback Tool [04].

NEAR-ZERO SETUP

Click the Backup icon to create hourly incremental backups of user data with sensible default[05]. Replace hours of research with handy Focus Tools that just work easily and reliably in seconds[06].

SAVE DAYS,

WEEKS

OR MORE
UPDATE ON

YOUR

SCHEDULE

BUILT AROUND YOUR NEEDS

Stop wading through out-of-date HOWTOs or incomplete forum posts. Instead, get everything you need with Guided Solution HOWTOs[07] that are designed, tested, and maintained for your system. Run the GPU-accelerated Machine Learning Suite, display content on three 4k monitors, edit RAW photographs, or one of dozens more.

SEARCHABLE

HOWTO

GUIDED SOLUTIONS
COMPREHENSIVE

FOCUSRX

SUPPORT

GET FOCUSED FAST

Remarkable products deserve outstanding support. Guided Solution HOWTOs, free live support, and cross-shipping ensure you’re never stranded without help or a system[08]. We build your Focus systems to your order and ship it fast[09].

ULTRA-OPTIMIZED

Hundreds of optimizations improve almost every facet of your daily experience. Relax while regular system updates deliver validated upgrades to kernels, GPU drivers, KDE, and AI libraries[10], [11].

FASTER UP TO

30x

TENSORFLOW
FASTER UP TO

3x

NODE BUILDS
tools-montage

Highly tested and robust Kubuntu Focus Tools

SUPERCHARGED AND UPGRADABLE

We pack each Focus with only top-speed components that provide maximum performance across the most demanding workflows. And you can upgrade your Focus with tools you probably already own.

KFocus M2 Front View
KFocus M2 Front View

OWN ALL OF YOUR COMPUTER

Upgrade your system under warranty with inexpensive, approved components[12] from us or other electronic retailers. Avoid invasive OS telemetry where Big Tech constantly watches you to feed their AI models.

WORLD-CLASS SUPPORT

Solve issues quickly and correctly the first time with fast, free live support. Most Focus systems are built, tested, and shipped within 5 business days without any “express processing” fees.

JUST-WORKS BLISS

We meticulously select and optimize configurations and software to make the most of premium hardware. When updates to key components are proposed, we test the changes to help ensure systems keep working as expected.

Expertly Optimized and Supported

[01] When the upstream proposes changes to the Kernel, Desktop, or Video Drivers, the Focus Team validates them on your hardware. If an issue is found, We work with KDE, Kubuntu, Ubuntu, Linux Kernel, and other teams to help fix it. We also pin "known-good-version" packages until the issue is resolved so you don’t see it.

The Focus Team performs this testing in good faith to deliver better and more reliable software; however, this cannot change the Terms of Use of any software package. Please see the Terms and Conditions page for instructions to locate the terms for each package.

checkboxKernels & Devices  

The Focus Team runs extensive automated and manual tests when the upstream proposes a kernel update. We check many external and internal devices, connectors, and usage scenarios. Models are tested for a minimum of 3 years after last sale.

  • Full System Stress Test
  • Hardware Configuration Subsystem
  • Power Management Subsystem

  • CPU Benchmark Performance
  • GPU AI, CUDA, and ML Support Libraries
  • GPU AI, ML Performance
  • GPU Graphics Compatbility with Steam and Proton
  • GPU Graphics Performance
  • GPU Switching

  • 3 or 4 Simultaneous Displays
  • Audio over Analog, Bluetooth, and HDMI
  • Hot-Plugging Displays and Peripherals
  • Onboard Display Performance and Brightness Controls
  • Onboard Keyboard LEDs
  • Onboard Webcam and Mic
  • Suspend and Resume with Peripherals
  • Touchpad Performance and Controls

  • USB External Microphone
  • USB External SD Card Reader
  • USB External Webcam
  • USB, Wireless Keyboards, Mice
  • Wi-Fi and Wired Network Performance


checkboxDesktop & Apps

The Focus Team runs extensive automated and manual tests when the upstream proposes major update to KDE Plasma or Frameworks.

  • Activities and Virtual Desktops
  • All Core Desktop Themes
  • CPU Benchmark Performance
  • Desktop Help Links
  • Extra Tests for JetBrains, Insync, Dropbox, Steam
  • Extra Tests for KeePassXC, BackInTime
  • Extra Tests for Zoom, Slack, Skype, IntelliJ

  • GPU AI, CUDA, and ML Support Libraries
  • GPU AI, ML Performance
  • GPU Graphics Compatbility with Steam and Proton
  • GPU Graphics Performance
  • GPU Switching

  • Icon Placement
  • Input Gestures
  • Keyboard Shortcuts
  • Kubuntu Focus Tools
  • Laptop Hot Keys
  • Launch and Basics for All Curated Apps
  • Power Management Subsystem
  • Hints Widget Content
  • System Tray Operations
  • Wallpapers
  • Welcome Wizard


checkboxGPU & ML Drivers

The Focus Team runs extensive automated and user-acceptance tests when the upstream proposes an update to GPU drivers. The team also coordinates the integration of ML and AI libraries to the official Ubuntu GPU drivers.

  • Accommodations for eGPUs
  • GPU AI, CUDA, and ML Support Libraries
  • GPU AI, ML Test Suite Installation
  • GPU AI, ML Test Suite Performance
  • GPU Graphics Compatbility with Steam and Proton
  • GPU Graphics Performance
  • GPU Switching


User Experience

[03] One-touch BTRFS coherent system snapshots and rollback

[05] Click to enable hourly user snapshots with BackInTime

[07] Extensive and illustrated Guided Solutions HOWTOs

● Create six Kubuntu Focus themes: light, dark, mixed

● Unify splash, lock, and desktop wallpapers

● Select, install, test apps for all Guided Solutions

● Add Apt-rollback and ppa-purge to revert system changes

● Remove compositor and indexing stall conditions

● Simplify and expand keyboard shortcuts

● Package JetBrains Toolbox and Integrations

● Provide custom terminal theme

● Expand clipboard history capacity

● Create RH Panels option to maximize vertical space

● Expanded Bash config (.bashrc)

● Extensive Pro vim config (.vimrc)

● Touchpad gestures and coasting (where possible) enabled

● Theme and configure QT and GTK apps consistently, including stubborn apps

  • Audacity (custom theme)
  • Google Chrome
  • GTK Apps
  • Inkscape
  • LibreOffice


Focus GUI Tools

[06] See the Tools Page for the latest and full tools list.

Hints Widget

Anaconda GPU Machine Learning Suite

C Compiler installer and version switcher

[02] Full list at Curated Apps

Extra software installer

Fan Control

Feature Guide

FocusRx System Monitor

Guided Solution HOWTOs

Hardware Optimizer

Kernel Cleaner

Keyboard color selector

Power and Fan

Power Pincher

[04] One-touch snapshot and restore with System Rollback

Video controls to remove video tearing on demand

[03] Illustrated and interactive guidance with Welcome Wizard

● GPU switcher in system tray

Applications

[02] Packages are sourced from the latest stable official repositories and maintained with daily software updates.

Security and Monitoring

FocusRx Check system issues on sign-in and notify users if required:

  • Adjust for hardware changes
  • Report BIOS updates
  • Check and repair CUDA, cuDNN and TensorRT
  • Check and fix X11 configuration
  • Prompt to remove unused kernels
  • Repair and clean system packages

● Full disk encryption (free option)

● OpenVPN

● YubiKey (paid option)

Build and Shipping

[08]Cross shipping of loaned equipment is available to minimize downtime. Requires a refundable credit card hold to insure equipment.

[09]Most models are built and shipped within 8 business days. Lower volume components may require additional time. See order pages for details.

[12]Users may add, upgrade, or swap components that match original component specifications without voiding the warranty with approved components. Please confirm components with support@kfocus.org prior to modifying your system. Added, upgraded, or swapped components are not covered by system warranty. See the warranty page for more detail.

CPU and GPU

[10] Accelerate Brave and Google Chrome with GPU. Type chrome:gpu in address bar to see settings. Compare with google-chrome --user-data-dir=./foo

[11] Curate NVIDIA drivers. Test compatibility with Steam, Machine Learning, Optix, GPU switch, OpenGL, Vulkan, Proton, and suspend-resume prior to updates.

● Provide tools to select Performance, Normal, and PowerSave energy profiles.

● Use NVIDIA caching and KDE setting to eliminate artifacts on suspend and resume.

● Provide stable and fast desktop effects, including desktop grid.

● Verify results with eight benchmarks, Steam, and Proton (see systems pages for details).

● Reduce heat and extend battery life by ensuring power state forces CPU to idle at lowest available frequency on low-power mode.

● Add non-linear fan curve to eliminate or minimize noise under idle and modest loads.

● Eliminate or minimize default Intel graphics flicker with complete solutions in Guided Solutions.

Audio

● Support analog and digital sound over HDMI and analog ports.

● Ensure sound works across headphones, speakers, and HDMI through multiple attachments.

● Ensure sound continues to work through sleep and resume.

● Prevent popping on desktop systems.

Battery

● Adjust all power controls to provide superior performance on AC and extend battery life

● Provide Power & Fan tool with KDE profile, frequency, and fan controls

● Toggle BackInTime snapshots with AC power

● Toggle keyboard LEDs with AC power

● Toggle CPU turbo with AC power

Keyboard

● Provide LED color and intensity GUI controls

● Provide on-screen Hints Widget with model-specific shortcuts

 FREE SHIPPING: Applies to shipping to continental US and Canada. All orders are fully insured and signature verified. Shipping costs to other locations are reduced by an equivalent value, which varies by model.

 5-DAY TURNAROUND: Unless otherwise noted, all units are in-stock for timely holiday builds, and are typically shipped within 3-5 business days. All RAM, NVMe drives, and SSD drives are name-brand leaders renowned for reliability and high performance. These components are firmware-upgraded, stress-tested, and warrantied for your system.

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