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[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.

Kernels & 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

Desktop & 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

GPU & 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.

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

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

● [05] Click to enable hourly user snapshots with BackInTime

● [07] Extensive and illustrated Guided Solutions

● 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

● [02] Full list at Curated Apps

● [03] Illustrated and interactive guidance with Welcome Wizard

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

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

● Hints Widget

● Anaconda GPU AI Suite Installer

● C Compiler Switcher

● Disk Passphrase Changer

● Extra Software Installer

● Feature Guide

● FocusRx System Repair

● Guided Solutions

● Kernel Cleaner

● Keyboard Color Chooser

● Power and Fan

● Reference Pages

● Reset Defaults

● Thunderbolt Control

● Video Sync Utility

● GPU switcher in system tray

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

● 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)

● [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.

● [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.

● 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.

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

● Provide Power and 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

● Provide LED color and intensity GUI controls

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