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The first thing to check when dealing with screen tearing is the system logs. Run `journalctl -b` to see the current boot’s logs, or check `/var/log/syslog` for clues. Nine times out of ten, the error message points directly to the cause.
Before applying any fix, make sure you have a backup of your important data. While the solutions below are safe, it’s always good practice to have a safety net when troubleshooting system issues.


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Solution #3 worked for me on Linux Mint 21. Thanks!
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