Hello TUXEDO Fans and Open-Source Enthusiasts!
Bill Gates and Linus Torvalds walk into a bar. The bartender asks, “What’ll it be?” Gates says, “A Microsoft Mojito, please.” Torvalds replies, “Just water for me — but I’ll compile it myself.” Just a joke? Maybe. But Bill Gates and Linus Torvalds have, in fact, met in person for the first time just recently . So… is Microsoft Linux XP next? Cortana for Linux? We’ll find out eventually. Until then, let’s take a look at Yakuake and KDE Connect.
Enjoy reading,The TUXEDO OS Team
Note: We would like to keep you updated on the latest developments in TUXEDO OS with the TWIX series and introduce you to exciting applications as well as practical tips related to the KDE desktop and TUXEDO OS. However, this section should not be a one-way street: your feedback, ideas, and suggestions for improvement are very welcome! For this purpose, we have created a thread on Reddit, where you can reach us directly.
Updates for TUXEDO OS
tuxedo-drivers 4.14.1
Fixed an issue with faulty mouse devices on NB02 systems — the touchpad LED now works correctly under Wayland (when using the updated TUXEDO kernel).
Standardized configuration file naming.
Chromium 138.0.7204.49
Includes 11 security fixes, including:
CVE-2025–6555: Use-after-free in Animation (medium severity)
CVE-2025–6556: Insufficient policy enforcement in Loader (low)
CVE-2025–6557: Improper data validation in DevTools (low)
Additional bug fixes from internal audits, fuzzing, and similar sources.
Release blog
Firefox 140.0
Highlights:
Vertical Tabs : Adjust the size of the pinned tabs area — show more or fewer pinned tabs as needed.Custom Search Engines : Easily add your own engines — right-click or enter manually.Extension Button : You can now hide the extensions icon; access remains available through the menu.Tab Unloading : Free up RAM and CPU by unloading tabs via right-click.
Links:
PipeWire 1.4.3
Improvements for Netjack2: fixed driver/manager role confusion, more reliable MIDI output, improved error handling.
Better support for UMP SysEx.
Various smaller bug fixes and optimizations.
Changelog on GitLab
Security Updates
Chromium 137.0.7151.119
Fixes several security vulnerabilities:
CVE-2025–6191: Integer overflow in V8 (high severity)
CVE-2025–6192: Use-after-free in Profiler (high severity)
Additional security-related fixes from fuzzing and internal reviews.
Release blog
Yakuake: A Terminal That’s Always There — But Never in the Way
For many users, the command line is an essential tool — whether for package management, system monitoring, or quickly executing commands. Anyone who regularly works with the shell appreciates a terminal that’s instantly available yet stays discreetly in the background. Yakuake, a so-called dropdown terminal for the KDE desktop, delivers exactly that.
What is Yakuake?
Yakuake (Yet Another Kuake ) is a terminal frontend for KDE Plasma, based on the well-established Konsole application. With the press of a key, it slides down from the top of the screen — inspired by the console in the game Quake. Technically, it’s not a standalone emulator but rather a sleek interface for quick shell access.
By default, Yakuake is toggled using the F12 key. Since it runs continuously in the background, it opens instantly with no noticeable delay. For users who frequently switch between apps and the terminal, Yakuake offers a time-saving and elegant solution — without extra windows or desktop clutter.
Yakuake opens at the touch of a button and gives you instant access to the command line — no need to launch or manage a separate terminal window.
Installation on TUXEDO OS
Yakuake isn’t included by default in TUXEDO OS but can easily be installed using the Discover package manager or directly via the command line:
sudo apt install yakuake
Once installed, Yakuake is ready to use immediately. It launches on first use and stays active in the background.
Configuration and Usage
Yakuake doesn’t have a traditional menu bar. Instead, you’ll find three icons in the lower-right corner of the window:
Left: Toggle auto-hide when focus is lostMiddle: Access detailed settingsRight: Quit the application
In the settings dialog, you can adjust the window size (width and height), transparency, color scheme, and the behavior for showing and hiding the terminal. Keyboard shortcuts are fully customizable. Yakuake supports multiple tabs, which can be opened via the plus icon or with Ctrl +Shift +T . Each tab can be configured independently — for instance, with its own profile or split views.
Use the icon menu in the lower right to customize Yakuake’s behavior and appearance — including window size, transparency, keyboard shortcuts, and tab management.
Right-clicking inside the window opens the familiar Konsole context menu. This lets you manage profiles, split views horizontally or vertically, and change the character encoding.
Automation with D-Bus
For advanced use cases, Yakuake offers a well-documented D-Bus interface. Almost all features can be controlled remotely via script — for example, using the tool qdbus (note: this link points to a detailed German-language guide from the ubuntuusers.de community. Since it’s the most comprehensive documentation available, we recommend using Firefox’s translation feature if needed. You’ll find even more examples in this blog entry .). This makes it easy to integrate Yakuake into custom workflows — such as starting it automatically on login or setting up predefined work environments.
A Smart Addition to the KDE Desktop
Yakuake enhances the KDE desktop with a truly practical feature: an instantly accessible terminal that blends unobtrusively into your daily workflow. It’s ideal for anyone who frequently relies on the shell and values efficiency, clarity, and customizability. Users of other desktop environments will find similar tools with Guake (for GNOME) or Tilda (GTK-based).
Info: Are you interested in more KDE applications and want to know which programs have been recently updated? A detailed overview can be found in the regularly published column This Week in KDE Apps , which summarizes new features, bug fixes, and developments from the KDE ecosystem on a weekly basis.
TUXEDO OS Tips & Tricks: Wireless File Access from Your Phone
In a connected world, it’s not just people who need to communicate — your devices should work together just as seamlessly. Often, you may want to quickly access files on your PC from your smartphone or tablet without having to set up complicated services.
On the KDE desktop included with TUXEDO OS, KDE Connect offers exactly that kind of easy integration. Without relying on third-party cloud services, it links your Android or iOS device directly to your computer — and is even available on Windows if needed.
File Access via Network
KDE Connect seamlessly integrates your smartphone with your Linux desktop. It mirrors notifications, lets you reply to messages, locate your phone, control media playback, and securely transfer files. Even the clipboard is shared — all encrypted and confined to your local network.
One often-overlooked feature is the direct integration of your phone’s file system into the Dolphin file manager. Once paired, you can access your phone’s storage just like a shared network drive — perfect for copying photos or transferring music. Everything you need is already included in the default TUXEDO OS setup. Just install the KDE Connect app on your mobile device.
Pairing Your Computer and Phone
Once the app is installed, launch KDE Connect from the application menu in TUXEDO OS. Your phone should appear automatically in the list as Available . Double-click the entry to start the pairing wizard. In the following dialog, click Pair . A confirmation prompt will appear on your phone. Make sure the displayed security key matches, then confirm by tapping Accept .
With KDE Connect, you can pair your phone wirelessly with your PC — no cables or cloud needed.
To ensure KDE Connect works correctly on your phone, the necessary permissions must be granted. Open the app and under the section Some plugins need additional permissions , enable the required access. For file transfers, permission to Share and browse files is especially important.
To enable file access on Android, you need to allow the file system sharing permission.
Once configured, your phone will appear in the Dolphin file manager under Devices in the sidebar. Click the entry and open the Internal shared storage folder to access pictures, downloads, or music files. Access to app-specific data is usually restricted — Android protects these areas for security reasons.
Once paired, your phone’s notifications will appear directly on the KDE desktop.
Transfer files wirelessly between your phone and PC — thanks to KDE Connect, no extra tools required.
Ubuntu Security Updates
The security updates listed here from Ubuntu are directly integrated into TUXEDO OS:
USN-7599–2: pip vulnerability
USN-7595–4: Linux kernel vulnerabilities
USN-7601–1: libarchive vulnerabilities
USN-7599–1: urllib3 vulnerabilities
USN-7595–3: Linux kernel (Raspberry Pi Real-time) vulnerabilities
USN-7596–2: Linux kernel (Azure, N-Series) vulnerabilities
USN-7595–2: Linux kernel (Real-time) vulnerabilities
USN-7595–1: Linux kernel vulnerabilities
USN-7587–1: Fig2dev vulnerabilities
USN-7586–1: Botan vulnerabilities
