Hello TUXEDO Fans and Open-Source Enthusiasts!
Sometimes it takes a while, but the result is worth it: YouTuber JayzTwoCents (over 4 million subscribers!) has finally listened to us Linux folks and checked out Linux for gaming – specifically the Bazzite distro. In his latest video, he wonders aloud: Why did I wait so long? Our dev-TUXes are honking with joy, every video like this helps push Linux a little further out of the nerd bubble. And yes, we game too.
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.
TUXEDO OS Updates
linux v6.11.0–120029.29~24.04.1tux2
Base version updated
nvme-pci: Added TUXEDO IBS Gen8 to sleep mode quirk list
drm/i915/rc6: Added support for another InfinityBook Pro Gen8 model to disable RC6
intel_dp: Fixed flickering on 300 Hz displays of Stellaris 16 Gen7
tuxedoos-installer 3.3.6~tux1
Bugfix maliit: On-screen keyboard Maliit was only available in English
upgrader 1.0–1tux2
firefox 140.0.4
Firefox’s QUIC stack is now based on a Rust implementation for UDP I/O, leveraging modern low-level system features – improving HTTP/3 performance for uploads and downloads
Release Notes
KDE App of the Week: KPhotoAlbum – Find Photos Instead of Searching for Them
If you’ve got a large photo collection scattered across your hard drive, you know: just browsing through folders won’t cut it forever. That’s where KPhotoAlbum comes in – a KDE/Qt-based application for efficiently managing and tagging large collections of images and videos.
KPhotoAlbum lets you organize photos by people, places, events, or keywords. Instead of tediously digging through directories, a single click on a category or keyword search is often enough to locate a specific image. Its clean interface supports both quick overviews and detailed tagging workflows.
When launching the app for the first time, a welcome dialog walks you through the setup and offers the option to create a new database or load a sample one.
Getting Started and Organizing
At first launch, you’re greeted by a welcome dialog that lets you either create your own database or load a sample one to get to know the app. Your original photo files remain untouched – KPhotoAlbum doesn’t alter them. Instead, it saves all metadata centrally in a compact index.xml file within your selected photo directory. EXIF data like capture dates or GPS coordinates are automatically stored in a lightweight SQLite database.
After selecting your own collection, KPhotoAlbum builds a database based on existing image information such as date, camera model, and resolution.
Once scanning is complete, the app presents an overview of detected categories. Active icons invite you to start tagging – for example, with names, locations, or descriptions. A click on Images without keywords lists all untagged files for quick categorization.
After import, photos can be tagged by person, location, or event – individually or in groups using the built-in batch mode.
Tagging can be done individually or in batch mode – perfect if, say, a series of photos shows the same person or was taken in the same location. Categories can be adjusted or added via the settings. A built-in timeline at the bottom of the window lets you browse your collection chronologically – especially helpful for larger archives.
Extensions and KDE Integration
KPhotoAlbum already offers many features out of the box, but can be further enhanced via optional KIPI plugins. These add tools for editing RAW files, importing and exporting galleries, or generating statistics automatically. As a native KDE application, KPhotoAlbum integrates seamlessly with the Plasma desktop, supports HiDPI displays, and uses familiar KDE dialogs. It works smoothly with Dolphin, Gwenview, and other KDE tools.
KPhotoAlbum is not preinstalled on TUXEDO OS, but can easily be installed via Discover or the terminal:
sudo apt install kphotoalbum kipi-plugins
KPhotoAlbum deliberately takes a privacy-friendly approach and avoids AI-powered facial or object recognition. If you prefer managing your photo collection in a structured, transparent, and local way, this tool offers a thoughtful solution without unnecessary dependencies. For users looking for automatic detection features, we’ll introduce a fitting complement next week with digiKam.
You can find the full manual for KPhotoAlbum here: KPhotoAlbum Documentation (KDE.org)
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: OnlyOffice 9.0 is Here!
With version 9.0, the free office suite OnlyOffice has received a major update. This open-source application provides a complete working environment for text documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and PDFs – all without relying on proprietary cloud services. In scenarios where LibreOffice reaches its limits – such as precise handling of Microsoft file formats – OnlyOffice proves to be a powerful alternative.
OnlyOffice is developed by the company Ascensio System SIA, based in Latvia, which is, however, majority-owned by Russian stakeholders. The source code of the office components is released under the GNU Affero General Public License v3 (AGPLv3) – a particularly strict free license that ensures software remains open source even when provided over a network. In addition to the free office suite, the company also offers optional cloud and collaboration services, though their use is not required.
OnlyOffice 9.0 introduces a refreshed user interface, available in both light and dark themes.
Spreadsheets in OnlyOffice 9.0 can now be enhanced and automated with AI-assisted features.
On TUXEDO OS, OnlyOffice can be easily installed via the Discover software center as a Flatpak. Once set up, the editors for word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations are available in the application menu. Thanks to Flatpak isolation, the suite runs sandboxed from the rest of the system, improving both security and stability.
With the current 9.0 release , OnlyOffice introduces a modernized interface with light and dark themes and a host of new features. These include a built-in diagram viewer for flowcharts and structure diagrams without extra software, and expanded support for file formats like Markdown (.md), Visio (.vsdx), and OpenDocument Graphics (.odg).
A standout highlight: the new AI features. These include OCR (optical character recognition) for PDFs, smart spreadsheet functions, and automated macros. OnlyOffice supports the integration of various AI models , including locally hosted ones like Ollama – making it easier to use in privacy-conscious environments.
OnlyOffice 9.0 supports integration with different AI models, including local or LAN-hosted solutions like Ollama.
The integrated PDF editor has also seen significant improvements: pages can now be reordered via drag-and-drop, forms can be edited collaboratively, and common actions like copying pages are accessible via keyboard shortcuts. Other enhancements include paragraph borders and improved content controls in the document editor, the ability to link external data sources in spreadsheets, and expanded animations and display options for presentations.
Ubuntu Security Updates
The security updates listed here from Ubuntu are directly integrated into TUXEDO OS:
LSN-0113–1: Kernel Live Patch Security Notice
USN-7632–1: YAML-LibYAML vulnerability
USN-7631–1: DjVuLibre vulnerability
USN-7629–1: Protocol Buffers vulnerabilities
USN-7609–4: Linux kernel (Azure) vulnerabilities
USN-7628–1: Linux kernel (Azure) vulnerabilities
USN-7610–2: Linux kernel vulnerabilities
USN-7412–2: GnuPG regression
USN-7626–1: Git vulnerabilities
USN-7624–1: FreeRDP vulnerability
USN-7623–1: Ghostscript vulnerabilities
USN-7620–1: File::Find::Rule vulnerability
USN-7619–1: libssh vulnerabilities
