Hardware drivers
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One of the first things to do after installing Linux Mint is to check for available hardware drivers.

1. Launch :menuselection:`Menu --> Administration --> Driver Manager`.

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.. hint::
    If you are offline, the Driver Manager will inform you that it cannot connect to the Internet.

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        :align: center

    Insert your bootable Linux Mint USB stick (or DVD), wait for it to be mounted, and click :guilabel:`OK`.

2. Tick the appropriate checkboxes to select the available drivers and click :guilabel:`Apply Changes`.

3. Restart the computer.