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How to Install Sweeper on Linux Mint 21

Sweeper is a privacy and disc cleaning utility for the Linux operating system that assists users in cleaning up their computer’s disks by deleting unwanted files, creating disc space, and protecting their privacy. Sweeper provides an easy-to-use interface for removing junk files, temporary files, and other data that can slow down your computer and compromise your privacy.

How to Install Sweeper on Linux Mint 21

This tool provides a straightforward interface that makes it simple for anyone to use, regardless of their technical expertise, here are some ways to get it on Linux Mint 21:

1: Through Software Manager

To get this application installed on Linux Mint 21 is by using its GUI through software manager, this method is feasible for all those who are not expert on using commands. Just open the software manager from application menu and click on install button after searching sweeper on it:

Once the installation is complete, you can launch Sweeper from the command line or from your system’s application launcher; for launching it through GUI see the image below:

Since we have installed the application through Linux Mint Software Manager so now to delete this software simply uninstall it from system’s application menu:

2: Through Apt

Another way to install this cleaner tool on Linux Mint is through its default package manager and for that simply execute:

$ sudo apt install sweeper

Once the installation is complete, you can launch sweeper from the command line or from your system’s application launcher; for launching it through command line execute:

$ sweeper

In order to delete this application from Linux Mint 21 execute the below-mentioned command if you have installed it through apt:

$ sudo apt remove --autoremove sweeper -y

3: Though Snap Store

To get this cleaner application installed on Linux Mint 21 one can use Snap package manager and for that execute:

$ sudo snap install --edge sweeper

Once the installation is complete, you can launch sweeper from the command line or from your system’s application launcher; for launching it through command line execute:

$ sweeper

In order to delete this application from Linux Mint 21 execute the below-mentioned command if you have installed it through Snap:

$ sudo snap remove sweeper

Conclusion

Sweeper comes with support for multiple file formats and its easy-to-use interface makes it a valuable tool for anyone looking to free up disk space and keep their data safe.

Whether you’re a casual user or a professional developer, Sweeper is a valuable tool that can help you keep your computer running smoothly and your data secure. To get Sweeper on Linux Mint 21 there are three ways and those are: through Software Manager, through Snap and through Apt, these all methods are mentioned in this guide.

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Aaliyan Javaid

I am an electrical engineer and a technical blogger. My keen interest in embedded systems has led me to write and share my knowledge about them.