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Kubuntu 26.04 LTS Resolute Raccoon Released!
Congratulations to Ubuntu and all the Kubuntu contributors to make this one of the best looking and most well tested releases in recent memory. Kubuntu Focus is a proud and substantial contributor to the Kubuntu project.
Kubuntu 26.04 LTS Resolute Raccoon Released
https://kubuntu.org/news/kubuntu-26-04-release-notes/
Happy Easter from the Kubuntu Focus Team!
Today we remember and honor all soldiers who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country. On behalf of the Kubuntu Focus Team, we offer our deepest gratitude.
⭐ System Review:
"In stark contrast to any Windows PC I've reviewed, it took me less than two minutes to have the NX Gen3 up and running," Jack Wallen, ZDNET
You dream it and we build it!
The #Linux system you've always dreamed of with Linux-first customer care and upstream compatible. See the lineup at: https://kfocus.org
Why Kubuntu Focus?
Free yourself from Big Tech with the convenience, performance, and reliability of Kubuntu Focus Systems. There’s no forced AI, no desktop ads, no OS surveillance, and no required cloud account. Be yourself, not the product.
Learn more: https://kfocus.org
⭐ System Review:
"In stark contrast to any Windows PC I've reviewed, it took me less than two minutes to have the NX Gen3 up and running," Jack Wallen, ZDNET
One Kubuntu Focus user says, they
appreciate "the completeness of the software suites."
Read more at: https://kfocus.org/features
Check out Wired's review of our Zr Gen 1!
https://www.wired.com/review/kubuntu-focus-zr-gen-1-linux-laptop/
Own Your Whole Computer
Free yourself from Big Tech with the convenience, performance, and reliability of Kubuntu Focus Systems. There’s no forced AI, no desktop ads, no OS surveillance, and no required cloud account. Be yourself, not the product.
Check out a review of the Kubuntu Focus Ir14 Gen 2 by Ars Technica.
Read it here: arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/09/kubuntu-focus-ir14-gen-2-review-using-linux-instead-of-messing-with-it/
Check out a review of the Kubuntu Focus Ir14 Gen 2 by Ars Technica.
Read it here: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/09/kubuntu-focus-ir14-gen-2-review-using-linux-instead-of-messing-with-it/
Helpful Hints:
All systems have #BackInTime installed and stores snapshots to /home/backintime. You may use this to revert to an earlier version of a file or restore a deleted file.
See more here: kfocus.org/wf/backup
What are your favorite KDE features? Here is a quick rundown of 5 features you might find handy!
https://www.howtogeek.com/linux-kde-plasma-features-that-completely-changed-how-i-use-my-pc/
Kubuntu Focus #Reviews :
"The pre-built Linux Kubuntu Focus Iridium laptop line is an unexpectedly good
alternative to running any Linux operating system on converted Windows PCs ...
The KFocus approach changed my perception of buying a dedicated Linux computer”
— Jack M. Germain
See available systems here: https://kfocus.org/spec
The Kubuntu Focus team is here to make your life easier. Need a guided solution?
There's one to optimize your battery life, set up password management, explore
VirtualBox, and many more!
See them here: kfocus.org/wf/
Happy Haiku Poetry Day!
See what keeps our poets happy at: https://kfocus.org
Looking for a thin, lightweight, portable laptop?
The Ir series is enterprise-class hardware from Carbon Systems® with the
meticulous OS integration and Linux-first support from Kubuntu Focus.
• Kubuntu 24.04 LTS with KDE
• 100% sRGB display IPS on 14" or 16" screen
• Dual channel RAM, dual NVMe
Check them out here: https://kfocus.org/spec
⭐ System Review:
"In stark contrast to any Windows PC I've reviewed, it took me less than two minutes to have the NX Gen3 up and running," Jack Wallen, ZDNET
Happy First Day of Spring! 🌷🌄
The word equinox literally translates to equal (“equi-”) and night (“nox”) in Latin. The term vernal means “new and fresh,” and comes from the Latin word vernus for “of spring.”
Find a fresh new laptop here: https://kfocus.org
"May your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow. And may [computer] trouble avoid you wherever you go. " ~ Irish blessing
Happy St. Patrick's Day from the Kubuntu Focus Team!
It's the weekend and we get to have pie!
Whether you want to calculate Pi, order a pie, or find a pie recipe, check out https://kfocus.org for a new system!
A customer shared his travel setup using his portable monitors with the Kubuntu Focus Ir14:
"So far, loving this new machine, BTW. The usb-c / thunderbolt powers two of them directly. The third one is connected to the HDMI..." - SW
Use any of the KFocus systems to power your work space!
https://kfocus.org
Team Travels 🙌 🛫
We’re heading to #SCaLE23x! Catch our team in Pasadena at the Ubuntu Booth. If you're going too, swing by to say "Hi", ask questions, and check out some sweet hardware!
Kubuntu Focus #Reviews :
"The pre-built Linux Kubuntu Focus Iridium laptop line is an unexpectedly good
alternative to running any Linux operating system on converted Windows PCs ...
The KFocus approach changed my perception of buying a dedicated Linux computer”
— Jack M. Germain
GET FOCUSED FAST
Remarkable products deserve outstanding support. Guided Solution HOWTOs, free live support, and highly tested and robust Kubuntu Focus Tools make sure you can get set up fast and without hassle.
You can find more info here: kfocus.org/
Check out the latest review of a Zr Gen 1!
https://wired.com/review/kubuntu-focus-zr-gen-1-linux-laptop/
What's on your calendar this week?
How about #SCaLE23x which is just 3 days away, in sunny Pasadena, CA. 😎
Stop by the Ubuntu booth and say "Hi" to the Kubuntu Focus team!
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Check out the latest review of a Zr Gen 1!
https://www.wired.com/review/kubuntu-focus-zr-gen-1-linux-laptop/
Want to stay up-to-date on Kubuntu Focus news? Join our newsletter to get a wide
range of benefits:
✅ Receive #helpful tips and insight for your system
✅ Know about the latest #upgrades
✅ Be the first to see new #products
Join us here: https://kfocus.org/join
Today we honor all moms for their hard work, love, and dedication. ❣️
Check out our latest review!
https://www.wired.com/review/kubuntu-focus-zr-gen-1-linux-laptop/