The power and privacy of Linux without the hassle

If you follow the latest technology news, you may have noticed that the world’s most popular operating system is making headlines for all the wrong reasons. Users are now required to log in with a cloud account, the use of artificial intelligence is a requirement, surveillance data is sent to unknown servers, and users are forced to accept ever-changing license agreements that violate privacy. Why do we put up with this?

Security experts often recommend installing Linux to avoid these issues, but this can be inconvenient at best. Fortunately, since 2019, Kubuntu Focus has optimized, installed and maintained the popular Linux operating system for compatible devices so that all the features you need continue to work years after purchase.

Want sleep resume to always work, even with multiple external monitors connected? System snapshots with the click of a button? Audio and microphones via HDMI/Bluetooth/Speakers/USB? Video conferencing? Ethernet and WiFi networks? Wireless and USB peripherals? Keyboard color and CPU power controls? These capabilities, and many more, are validated on all models, and you won’t see a kernel, driver, or desktop update unless they’re all working.

How to geek recently Review the 6th generation Kubuntu Focus M2a laptop designed for power users who require outstanding CPU and GPU performance. It benefits from rigorous validation as described above, and excels in machine learning and other challenging fields that thrive on computing power. It comes with a 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU, a 12GB NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti mobile GPU, and up to 96GB of DDR5 RAM. One M.2 Gen5 slot and two M.2 Gen4 slots can provide up to 12TB of fast storage space.

This laptop is impressive on the inside and also offers a top-notch experience on the outside. The impressive display here is the gorgeous 16-inch 16:10 LCD display that runs at a resolution of 2560 x 1600 and 240Hz. Delivering 100% of the sRGB gamut, it’s suitable for color-sensitive work and stunning media reproduction. You also don’t have to deal with typical bad laptop audio, as the M2 GEN 6 has clear, loud side speakers and a noise-cancelling microphone to make meetings easier. Speaking of meetings, the 5MP webcam has a built-in privacy shutter, so you’re only seen when you want to be.

Any serious laptop needs plenty of ports, and the M2 GEN 6 comes with all the ports you’ll ever need:

• 1 x HDMI 2.1b output port (with HDCP)

• 2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 with Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 2.1b, and DC power input

• 2 USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 ports (1 x USB powered, AC/DC)

• 1 x 2-in-1 audio jack (headphone and microphone)

• 1 x 2.5 Gigabit RJ-45 Ethernet LAN (10/100/1000/2500 Mbit/s)

• 1 x Kensington lock

• 1 x DC-IN power connector

• 1 x Micro SD Card and Payment Card Reader

This means you can connect up to three external 4K displays!

To complete the integration between the M2 and the operating system, it comes with Kubuntu Focus Suite (KFS), a set of open source tools that provides fine-grained control over power profiles, keyboard colors, system snapshots, video sync, and more. Comprehensive documentation helps you handle complex tasks quickly and correctly.

the Focus Projector M2 Generation 6 It goes beyond just Linux on a laptop – it’s an official Ubuntu flavor that’s expertly optimized for that hardware and supported as a full product.