Chapter 12. Troubleshooting Linux Mint
As smart as computers are and with as many amazing advancements as we've had in recent years, we're still unable to build computers and software that are not prone to failure. Nowadays, we rely quite a bit on our computers, and when they fail, it can be devastating. Thankfully, Linux Mint is a very stable operating system, but it too has its share of faults. When something happens that prevents us from using our computers, it's important to get it back up and running as quick as we can. In this final chapter, we will take a look at some common issues that can occur and what we can do about them.
In this chapter, we will discuss the following topics:
Performing the initial triage
Troubleshooting in the Software Rendering Mode
Diagnosing boot issues
Recovering data
Perusing system logs
Reinstalling GRUB
Testing the RAM
Pinpointing audio issues
Solving problems with networking
Solving slow frame rates in games
Getting help from the community