Start Here: Quick Linux Checks
- Restart your computer
- Check your internet connection
- Close unused apps and browser tabs
- Ensure your system is up to date
- Check available disk space
- Disconnect and reconnect external devices
Wi‑Fi & Network Problems
- Toggle Wi‑Fi off and on
- Restart your router
- Forget the network and reconnect
- Check for system updates
- Disable VPNs or proxies
- Restart the Network Manager service (varies by distro)
Software Installation Issues
- Update your package lists
- Check your internet connection
- Ensure you’re using the correct package manager for your distro
- Remove partial or broken installs
- Try installing from official repositories first
Update & Upgrade Problems
- Check your storage space
- Update package lists before upgrading
- Restart the computer after major updates
- Remove old or unused packages
- Check for held or locked packages
Performance & Slow System Fixes
- Close unused apps
- Disable startup applications
- Check system resources with your system monitor
- Remove heavy browser extensions
- Update graphics drivers
- Free up disk space
Display, Graphics & Driver Issues
- Restart the computer
- Check for system updates
- Try a different display cable or port
- Update graphics drivers (NVIDIA, AMD, Intel)
- Reset display settings
File System & Permissions Problems
- Ensure you have permission to access the file or folder
- Check if the drive is mounted
- Restart the computer
- Try opening the file with a different app
- Check for read‑only drives or partitions
Keyboard, Mouse & Touchpad Issues
- Restart the computer
- Disconnect and reconnect the device
- Try a different USB port
- Check keyboard and mouse settings
- Update system drivers
Beginner‑Safe Terminal Commands
- Update package lists: sudo apt update
- Upgrade installed packages: sudo apt upgrade
- Check disk space: df -h
- Check memory usage: free -h
(Commands may vary depending on your Linux distribution.)
Distro‑Specific Notes
- Ubuntu / Linux Mint: Uses APT package manager
- Fedora: Uses DNF package manager
- Debian: Uses APT package manager
- Arch / Manjaro: Uses Pacman package manager
Hardware Problems?
If your issue seems physical (screen, keyboard, battery, charging, USB ports, overheating), go to the Hardware Troubleshooting Hub: