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Installing NVIDIA Drivers on Debian 13

The installation of NVIDIA drivers in the Linux universe has traditionally been a challenge, especially in distributions like Debian, where free software policies often complicate the process. In this post, I will explain a simple way to install NVIDIA drivers using the official Debian 13 (Trixie) repositories. In addition, at the end of the article, you will learn how to install a key tool called Nvidia Optimus, which gives you the ability to choose which graphics card your system will use.

Sunday, August 24, 2025 | 4 minutes Read
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How to Choose Which GPU to Use on My Laptop with Linux

If you have a Linux laptop with an NVIDIA GPU, you may have noticed that the video ports are not working properly after installing the graphics drivers. If this sounds familiar, don’t worry—I’ve got you covered. I’ve been investigating and found a tool that can save you several headaches. It’s called EnvyControl, a command-line utility (CLI) that allows you to easily choose which graphics card you want to use on your computer. This is especially useful if your laptop has a hybrid graphics configuration, such as Intel + NVIDIA or AMD + NVIDIA.

Sunday, September 1, 2024 | 3 minutes Read