Constant Validation Testing
Kernels + Devices 
Desktop + Apps GPU + ML Drivers
Officially branded Kubuntu systems designed to work out-of-the-box, featuring the beautiful and intuitive KDE desktop with industry-standard Ubuntu® 22.04 LTS.
Save time and hassle every day with hardware optimizations, curated apps, Focus Tools, HOWTOs designed for your system, and unmatched Linux-first support.
“... the Focus M2 is a spectacular machine, and arguably the best Linux laptop on the planet.”
Moe Long, TechUp Your Life,
Writer, Editor, Cinephile, and Tech Buff
“With the Focus our researchers don’t need to be DevOps experts ... free live support has been fantastic.”
Gary Passon, Autonomous Vehicle Team Principal
Founder, VectorAero
“The Focus is over twice as fast for NodeJS build times vs W10 WSL2.”
Dean Verleger,
Software Developer
“I have been amazed by the same-day build and spectacular customer service.”
Sergei Golimbievsky,
CEO, Link BioSciences
“A TensorFlow job took 37 hours on my MBP. It takes just 1.5 hours on my Focus.”
Chris Mattmann,
AI Lead, Professor and Scientist
Hover and click to learn more.
The most common apps you need are installed and configured to work out of the box on 22.04 LTS. Many others are ready to install from official third-party repositories with a click of a button. Click here to see more.
3d-edit
Blender
android-tools
KDEConnect
backup
BackInTime
blog-edit
Jekyll
browser
Chrome
browser
Firefox
cam-record
WebCamOid
cloud-drive
Dropbox
cloud-drives
Insync
development
IntelliJ
development
Meld
development
PyCharm
development
VSC
devops
AWS
devops
Azure
devops
GCS
devops
Kubernetes
Thunderbird
file-manage
Dolphin
file-transfer
FileZilla
games
Steam
gpu-tools
Nvidia
image-edit
Gimp
image-edit
Inkscape
image-edit
Krita
image-view
Gwenview
kfocus-tool
AI Suite
kfocus-tool
CPUPower
kfocus-tool
Curated
kfocus-tool
Extras
kfocus-tool
FanCtrl
kfocus-tool
FocusRx
kfocus-tool
GCC Pick
kfocus-tool
Guided
kfocus-tool
Help
kfocus-tool
KernelClean
kfocus-tool
Keyboard
kfocus-tool
ML
kfocus-tool
VidSync
kfocus-tool
Welcome
kfocus-tool
Wizard
live-stream
OBS Studio
messaging
Slack
messaging
Telegram
music
Elisa
office
LibreOffice
passwords
KeePassXC
pdf-view
Okular
raw-photo
Darktable
screen
KRuler
screen-record
SSRecorder
security-pgp
Kleopatra
sound-edit
Audacity
sound-volume
PulseControl
system
AptRollback
system
Discover
system
SysSettings
text-edit
Kate
transcode
FFMPEG
transcode
Handbrake
transcode
WinFF
video-call
Skype
video-call
Zoom
video-edit
Kdenlive
video-play
VLC
virtualization
Docker
virtualization
VirtualBox
Take the guesswork out of system and app configs without the need for IT. Focus systems are used by top developers, DevOps, ML scientists, creators, and others who value their time and the unmatched Linux-first support.
Eliminate weeks of trial and error with scores of best-in-class curated apps installed and configured with a single click. Tap the disk icon to start hourly snapshots of your data with sensible defaults[01]. Replace hours of research with handy Focus Tools that just work easily and reliably in seconds[02].
Stop wading through out-of-date HOWTOs or incomplete forum posts. Instead, get everything you need with Guided Solutions that are designed, tested, and maintained for your system. Run the GPU-powered Machine Learning Suite, display content on three 4k monitors, edit RAW photographs, or one of many more.
Remarkable products deserve outstanding support. Guided solutions, free live support, and cross-shipping ensure you’re never stranded without help or a system[03]. We build Focus systems to order, and most ship next business day[04].
Hundreds of optimizations improve almost every facet of your daily experience. Get optimized, curated apps with a single click[05], [06]. Relax while regular system updates deliver highly-tested upgrades to kernels, GPU drivers, KDE, and ML libraries[07].
Highly tested and robust Kubuntu Focus Tools
We pack each Focus with only top-speed components that provide maximum performance across the most demanding workflows. Every Focus is designed to be upgradable with tools you probably already own. Click here to learn more.
Your custom Focus system is built, tested, and shipped in one business day without any “express processing” fees. With express shipping, you can be working on a new Focus in as little as two days.
Solve issues quickly and correctly the first time with fast, free live support. Upgrade under warranty with approved components08.
We meticulously select and optimize configurations and software to make the most of premium hardware. We also constantly test the system to help ensure it keeps working as intended. A partial list is provided below.
| Constant Validation Testing | When the upstream proposes an upgrade to the Kernel, Desktop, or Video Drivers, the Focus Team runs extensive tests to ensure they work on your hardware. If an issue is found, we work hard to ensure it is fixed before release by submitting and tracking detailed reports, proposals, and even patches to KDE, Kubuntu, and Ubuntu
The Kubuntu Focus Team run extensive automatic and manual regression tests when the upstream proposes a kernel upgrade. We validate a kernel only after it has passed testing on every Focus model sold since 2019.
The Focus Team runs extensive automatic and manual regression tests when the upstream proposes an upgrade to KDE Plasma or Frameworks. This extensive test also includes checks of all Curated Apps.
The Focus Team runs extensive automatic and manual regression tests when the upstream proposes an upgrade to GPU drivers. The team then coordinates the integration of ML and AI libraries to the official Ubuntu GPU drivers.
All software products are governed by their individual license, as discussed on the Terms and Conditions page. |
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| User Experience | ● [01] One-touch hourly user snapshots with BackInTime ● 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) ● Trackpad multi-finger gestures and coasting enabled ● Theme and configure QT and GTK apps consistently, including stubborn apps
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| Focus GUI Tools | ● [02] One-click install and launch apps from support docs ● Quick-Tip 11-panel widget at top right of desktop ● Extensive welcome guide ● Guided Solution search ● Anaconda GPU Machine Learning Suite ● C Compiler installer and version switcher ● Extra software installer ● Kernel and tools cleaner ● Keyboard color selector ● Power profile settings ● Fan controls ● Video controls to remove video tearing on demand ● GPU switcher in system tray ● Comprehensive first-run wizard
● FocusRx system analysis and recovery tool (detailed below) |
| Applications | [05] Packages are sourced from the latest stable official repositories and maintained with daily software updates. See Curated Apps for the most current list. |
| Security and Monitoring | ● FocusRx Check system issues on sign-in and notify users if any issues
● Full disk encryption ● OpenVPN ● YubiKey option |
| Build and Shipping | ● [03] Cross shipping of loaned equipment is available to minimize downtime. Requires a credit card hold to insure equipment. ● [04], [09] Most common configurations are built and shipped next day. Lower volume components may require additional days. See order pages for details. ● [08] Approved components at time of upgrade. Reasonable limitations apply. See specific product warranties for details. ● [10] A fully-refundable credit card hold or deposit is required to insure loaned equipment. |
| CPU and GPU | ● [06] Accelerate Brave and Google Chrome with GPU. Type chrome:gpu in address bar to see settings. Compare using ● [07] Curate NVIDIA drivers. Test to ensure compatibility with Steam, Deep Learning, Optix, GPU switching, 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. ● Ensure 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. |
| Audio | ● Support both Intel (analog) and NVIDIA (HDMI) sound systems. ● Ensure NVIDIA sound works across headphones, speakers, and HDMI through multiple attachments. |
| Battery | ● Adjust PowerDevil to provide superior performance on AC and extend battery life ● Provide Power Profile GUI controls ● Toggle Snapshots with AC power ● Toggle Keyboard LEDs with AC power ● Toggle Turbo Boost with AC power |
| Keyboard | ● Provide LED color and intensity GUI controls ● Simplify and expand keyboard shortcuts |
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