Newrez is a tool for Linux users that allows for custom screen resolutions and scaling options beyond what is available in the standard display settings. In this article, we will explore the benefits of using newrez and how to install and use it on your Linux system.

First, let's talk about the problem newrez solves. When using Linux on a high-resolution monitor, the text and icons can be too small to read comfortably. The solution is to increase the scaling factor or lower the resolution, but sometimes the available options in the display settings do not provide the ideal setting for your screen. That's where newrez comes in.

Newrez is a simple and lightweight tool that allows you to set custom resolutions and scaling factors for your screen. It can be particularly useful for laptops with high-resolution displays that are not optimized for Linux out of the box. With newrez, you can easily adjust the display settings to make the text and icons easier to read, without sacrificing screen real estate.

Installing newrez is relatively straightforward, and the process will vary depending on the Linux distribution you are using. For example, if you are using Ubuntu or Debian, you can install newrez using the following command in the terminal:

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sudo apt-get install git xorg-dev libx11-dev libxrandr-dev libxinerama-dev build-essential

Once the required packages are installed, you can clone the newrez repository using the following command:

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git clone https://github.com/mgthomas99/newrez.git

Then, navigate to the newrez directory and compile and install the tool:

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cd newrez
make
sudo make install

Once installed, you can use the newrez tool by running the following command in the terminal:

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sudo newrez <width> <height> <refresh rate>

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sudo newrez 1920 1080 60

Newrez also supports scaling factors, which can be set using the --scale option. For example, to set a scaling factor of 1.5x, you would run the following command:

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sudo newrez --scale 1.5 1920 1080 60