5 Simple Terminal Tweaks to Reduce Boot Time on Linux Mint 22.3 Cinnamon
If your Linux Mint 22.3 Cinnamon system feels slow to start, it’s usually not the OS — it’s a few background services and delays stacking up during boot.In this video, I walk through a real-world process to reduce boot time using the terminal. No risky tweaks, no unnecessary complexity — just practical steps that actually make a difference.
We start by measuring boot performance, then identify what’s slowing things down, and finally remove or optimize only what’s not needed.
This is not about forcing speed. It’s about removing delays so your system runs the way it should.
What You’ll Learn
How to measure actual boot time on Linux Mint
How to find slow startup services
How to safely disable unnecessary services
How to reduce GRUB boot delay
How to clean your system for better performance
How to verify improvements after changes
Commands Explained
systemd-analyze
This shows your total boot time, split into kernel and userspace. It gives you a baseline before making any changes.
systemd-analyze blame
Lists all services sorted by how long they take to start. This helps you quickly spot what’s slowing down your system.
systemd-analyze critical-chain
Shows the dependency chain of services. It helps you understand which service is delaying others during boot.
systemctl status [service]
Lets you inspect a service before disabling it. This is important so you don’t accidentally turn off something essential.
sudo systemctl disable [service]
Prevents a service from starting automatically during boot. Useful for things like Bluetooth or printing if you don’t use them.
sudo systemctl disable NetworkManager-wait-online.service
Removes the delay caused by waiting for the network to fully initialize. This is one of the most common boot slowdowns.
ls ~/.config/autostart
Shows all applications that start automatically after login.
rm ~/.config/autostart/[file]
Removes unnecessary startup applications to make your system feel faster after login.
systemctl list-units --failed
Lists failed services that might be causing delays or errors during boot.
sudo nano /etc/default/grub
Opens GRUB configuration so you can reduce the boot menu timeout.
sudo update-grub
Applies any changes made to GRUB settings.
sudo apt autoremove --purge
Removes unused packages and leftover dependencies to keep the system clean.
sudo apt clean
Clears cached package files and frees up space. Receive SMS online on sms24.me
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