System Support
View supported systems and what components are validated before release. This page also enumerates the key benefits delivered with your system.
System Rollback
Snapshot and restore the system in seconds.
Curated Apps
Find and use the best-in-class apps regularly tested on Focus systems. Click an icon to launch an app.
Help and FAQs
Find answers that can make your life easier. Help topics include apps, KDE, Kubuntu, Linux, Bash, and others that were too small to fit elsewhere.
Kubuntu Focus Tools
Simplify your life with tools you want.
AI Deep Learning
Complete day-long jobs in 20 minutes. Accelerate TensorFlow pipelines up to 25 times (2,500%) faster than other popular laptops that cost twice as much.
Backups
Keep your data safe with BackInTime or other backup tools.
Battery Management
Maximize the battery life with tools and BIOS settings. Also, reset the battery if it fails to hold charge.
Blender and 3D Models
Create and render 3D models with Blender and similar programs for game design, video production, and more.
Bluetooth Headphones
Connect bluetooth headphones and devices to your computer.
Browsers
The web browser is a tool used by most people all day. Learn how to optimize it for better performance and usability.
Clean Install (latest, 24.04)
Install the Kubuntu Focus Suite 24.04 with Kubuntu LTS, Focus Tools, curated apps, UX preferences, and hardware optimizations.
Clean Install (legacy, 22.04)
Install the Kubuntu Focus Suite 22.04 with Kubuntu LTS, Focus Tools, curated apps, UX preferences, and hardware optimizations.
Cloud Drives
Sync files from Dropbox, Google Drive, and OneDrive. Google Drive and OneDrive are synced with Insync.
Database Admin
Use command-line and GUI tools to administer MySQL and PostgreSQL databases.
Desktop Theme
Change the look and feel of your desktop by selecting a new theme or resetting the panel. This is useful for restoring the desktop to the initial settings.
Development Environments
The Kubuntu Focus is created for developers. Professional IDEs are easy to install using curated apps.
Email, Calendars, Contacts
Manage emails, calendars, and contacts from multiple accounts using Mozilla Thunderbird.
External Displays
NVIDIA GPUs easily drive four displays at once: the laptop panel and three 4K external panels. Support for multiple displays with Intel graphics is also discussed.
Gaming
Play over six thousand high quality native games from Steam on a 144 Hz panel. Use Steam and Proton to play thousands of games.
GPU Select
Select Intel graphics to maximize battery life or NVIDIA graphics for additional capabilities and performance.
Image Editing
Edit photographs, vector art, and slides using Gimp, Inkscape, and LibreOffice. Alternatives such as Krita are also discussed.
Installation Recovery
For whatever reason, you might find yourself in a situation where your system isn't booting. Rather than doing a Clean Install, you may be able to recover your system.
Instant Messaging
Connect with friends, family, communities, and coworkers with instant messaging.
ISO Verification
Verify the integrity of ISO files on all all popular operating systems. We highly recommended you verify the Kubuntu Focus Suite before installation.
MATLAB + Simulink
Run the academic and industry standard MATLAB and Simulink on Kubuntu Focus systems.
Nextcloud Productivity
Get away from the big three cloud providers and do productivity on your own terms using Nextcloud.
Night Color
Reduce eyestrain using a blue light filter that can be configured to suit your tastes.
Password Management
When it comes to managing passwords, there are several options available to you.
Printing
Print to a device or a PDF file. View, edit and compress PDF files. Use advanced features with HP devices.
Pro Photo
Edit Raw images from digital cameras using exFAT, Darktable, and Gimp.
Security Tools
Secure your data. Tools include Full Disk Encryption, YubiKey 2FA, Secure Shell, and Virtual Private Networks.
Smartphone Connect
Integrate your Focus with an Android smartphone or iPhone using KDE Connect. Transfer files, send commands, remotely control media playback, and more.
Software Management
Update your system on your schedule. Continue to work while updates proceed in the background. Manage software with Discover or Konsole.
Touchpad, Mouse & Keyboard
Customize the acceleration and sensitivity of your touchpad, mouse, and scroll wheel. Map extra keys using xorg config or Solaar.
Upgrade 22.04 to 24.04
Upgrade Kubuntu Focus Suite to the latest with Focus Tools, curated apps, UX preferences, and hardware optimizations.
Video Editing
Create professional quality videos using Kdenlive and your file and audio clips.
VirtualBox W10
Run several OSes such as Microsoft Windows, Linux, and others in a virtual machine.
VirtualBox W11
Virtual Box, Windows 11 installation tour.
Weather Widget
Many people find it convenient to have the weather forecast or current weather at their fingertips. This guide will help you do just that!