The upcoming release of Linux Mint 22.3 will introduce an enhanced System Information tool designed to provide detailed insights into the hardware of users’ systems. This tool isn’t entirely new but is an upgrade of the previous System Reports feature, now offering additional functionalities and a modernized appearance similar to Windows’ CPU-Z.
The revamped tool aims to simplify hardware identification for users, making it easier to troubleshoot issues by clearly displaying which devices and drivers are in use. While the command line can provide this information, the new GUI makes access straightforward, reducing the need for complex command usage.
Key additions to the System Information tool include four new sections that offer detailed insights into various components:
- USB: Displays attached devices, their types, names, and IDs, organized by their controller.
- GPU: Provides details about the graphics card, including model, driver, and hardware acceleration support.
- PCI: Offers information about internal components, such as type, brand, driver, and ID.
- BIOS: Shows motherboard specifics, BIOS version, boot mode, and secure boot status.
Notably, the USB section functions akin to the USB Tree Viewer for Windows, detailing device speed and power, as well as controller capacity, which can help identify performance issues.
In addition to the System Information tool, Linux Mint is developing a new System Administration tool. Although currently in its initial phase focusing on the Boot Menu, this tool will eventually allow users to manage boot settings with ease.
Both tools are set to be pre-installed in Linux Mint 22.3, anticipated to launch between late December 2025 and early January 2026.