This Week in TUXEDO OS #17-2025 - TUXEDO Computers

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This Week in TUXEDO OS #17-2025

Hello TUXEDO Fans and Open-Source Enthusiasts!

This week was a short one – too short for serious coding. Our developer penguins were quite busy: instead of working with keyboards and terminals, they grabbed shovels and followed their noses to find all the Easter eggs before the snow arrived. Still, they managed to take a look at the Haruna Media Player – a sleek KDE app that combines MPV power with convenience. Plus, there’s a handy tip for GNOME users: how to make the FnLock status visible.

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.

KDE App of the Week: Haruna Media Player

In our KDE App of the Week series, we’re once again focusing on media players. Today, we’d like to introduce you to Haruna – a modern and versatile video player that also handles audio files with ease. Haruna is developed using Qt/QML and libmpv, a library that enables the integration of the powerful command-line player MPV as a backend for media playback.

Haruna is especially aimed at users who want a user-friendly interface packed with features, without having to compromise on the performance and flexibility that MPV provides. The app integrates seamlessly with the Plasma desktop of TUXEDO OS and fits in visually particularly well.

Versatile Features for Local and Online Content

Haruna offers an impressive range of features: it plays both local media files and content from YouTube and other online platforms. The configuration options are just as diverse.

Haruna's settings offer numerous options for playback, interface, and controls
Haruna’s settings offer numerous options for playback, interface, and controls

Thanks to hardware acceleration support, the GPU can contribute to smooth playback. Many functions can be efficiently controlled using keyboard shortcuts or mouse gestures – for example, jumping to the next chapter with a middle-click on the progress bar. A picture-in-picture mode, customizable subtitles, and video bookmarks further enhance the user experience.

The interface is clean and easy to use with either mouse or keyboard
The interface is clean and easy to use with either mouse or keyboard

Easy Installation on TUXEDO OS

Haruna is available in the official repositories of many Linux distributions – including TUXEDO OS, of course. You can easily install it via the Plasma software manager Discover, either as a Debian package or Flatpak. Just select your preferred format in the top right corner of the package window. Alternatively, the application can also be built directly from source – in true free software spirit.

Info: You can find more KDE apps that have been updated in the last week in the column This Week in KDE Apps

TUXEDO Tips & Tricks: Displaying FnLock Status in GNOME

The Linux desktop world is diverse – and that’s exactly what makes it so exciting. While many users of our TUXEDO systems rely on KDE Plasma – not least because it comes pre-installed with TUXEDO OS and offers extensive customization options – GNOME also enjoys great popularity. GNOME follows a different philosophy: instead of maximizing customizability, it aims to “just work” out of the box – with clear structures, a minimalist interface, and a well-thought-out user experience.

Making FnLock Visible in GNOME

Many TUXEDO devices – especially laptops – offer a feature called FnLock. This controls whether the function keys (F1 to F12) perform their special functions by default (e.g., volume control, brightness, keyboard backlight) or behave as classic F1–F12 keys. Unfortunately, GNOME does not display the current FnLock status by default.

This is where the TUXEDO FnLock status extension comes in. It adds a small icon to the GNOME top menu that shows the current status of the FnLock function. This way, you always know at a glance whether the special functions are active – without having to test them manually.

The TUXEDO FnLock status extension displays the current state of the FnLock key in GNOME – so you can instantly tell whether the special functions or classic F-keys are active.
The TUXEDO FnLock status extension displays the current state of the FnLock key in GNOME – so you can instantly tell whether the special functions or classic F-keys are active.

Important to note: The extension is based on a fork of the version originally developed for ThinkPad keyboards. It is not officially developed or supported by TUXEDO Computers, but it works very well with TUXEDO hardware – provided the tuxedo-drivers are installed in version 4.0.0 or newer. The extension can be installed starting from GNOME 46 up to the current GNOME 48.

Ubuntu Security Updates

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Albania 99,00 EUR -
Andorra 59,00 EUR -
Belarus Temporarily no delivery possible 59,00 EUR -
Belgium 8,49 EUR 100 EUR
Bulgaria 15,99 EUR 160 EUR
Denmark 8,49 EUR 100 EUR
Estonia 15,99 EUR 160 EUR
Faroe Islands 129,00 EUR -
Finland 14,99 EUR 150 EUR
France 9,99 EUR 120 EUR
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United Kingdom 9,99 EUR 120 EUR
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India 199,00 EUR -
Ireland 14,99 EUR 150 EUR
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Italy 9,99 EUR 120 EUR
Japan 99,00 EUR -
Canada 99,00 EUR -
Croatia 34,90 EUR 500 EUR
Latvia 15,99 EUR 160 EUR
Lithuania 15,99 EUR 160 EUR
Luxembourg 8,49 EUR 100 EUR
Macau 199,00 EUR -
Malta 34,90 EUR 500 EUR
Macedonia 59,00 EUR -
Moldova 199,00 EUR -
Monaco 19,00 EUR -
Montenegro 99,00 EUR -
Netherlands 8,49 EUR 100 EUR
Norway 14,99 EUR 150 EUR
Austria 8,49 EUR 100 EUR
Poland 15,99 EUR 160 EUR
Portugal 14,99 EUR 150 EUR
Romania 15,99 EUR 160 EUR
San Marino 9,99 EUR 120 EUR
Sweden 14,99 EUR 150 EUR
Switzerland 13,99 EUR 150 EUR
Serbia 34,90 EUR 500 EUR
Singapore 199,00 EUR -
Slovakia 15,99 EUR 160 EUR
Slovenia 15,99 EUR 160 EUR
Spain (without Canary Islands) 14,99 EUR 150 EUR
Czech Republic 15,99 EUR 160 EUR
Ukraine Temporarily no delivery possible 129,00 EUR -
Hungary 15,99 EUR 160 EUR
USA including Hawaii 99,00 EUR -
United Arabic Emirates 199,00 EUR -
Cyprus 34,90 EUR 500 EUR
Qatar 199,00 EUR -
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