Is there an equivalent to Device Manager?

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Is there an equivalent to Device Manager on Windows? I don't see it in the settings. Is there command I can use in the Terminal that can give the status of the ports - USB, HDMI, audio, or any other devices on the machine or on the local network etc?

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Zorin OS does not have a direct equivalent to the Windows Device Manager, but you can use tools like HardInfo to get detailed information about your hardware components. HardInfo provides a graphical interface that displays information about your computer's hardware, similar to the Windows Device Manager. You can install it using the following command in the terminal:

sudo apt install hardinfo

To check the status of ports and devices, you can use several command-line tools:

  • lsusb: Lists all USB devices connected to your system.
  • lspci: Lists all PCI devices, which includes many internal components like network cards, audio devices, etc.
  • lsblk: Lists information about all available or the specified block devices.
  • ip link: Shows network interfaces and their status.
  • inxi -F: Provides a comprehensive overview of your system's hardware.

These commands can help you monitor and manage the devices connected to Zorin OS.

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Thanks,
I will try that. Maybe Zorin can build an app to do this in version 18...

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