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diff --git a/docs/src/pages/docs/data-folder.mdx b/docs/src/pages/docs/data-folder.mdx
@@ -29,21 +29,22 @@ This guide helps you understand where and how this data is stored.
 
 ## Open the Data Folder
 
-To open the Jan data folder from the app:
-1. Click the System monitor button on your Jan app.
-2. Click the App Log button.
-3. This redirects you to the Jan data folder.
+To open from Jan's interface:
+1. In Jan, navigate to **Settings** > **Advanced Settings**
+2. Open **Jan Data Folder**
+
+To open through Terminal:
 
 ```bash
 # Windows
-~/AppData/Roaming/Jan/data
+%APPDATA%/Jan/data
 
 # Mac
-~/Library/Application\ Support/Jan/data
+~/Library/Application Support/Jan/data
 
 # Linux
 ## Custom installation directory
-$XDG_CONFIG_HOME = /home/username/custom_config
+$XDG_CONFIG_HOME/Jan/data
 
 or
 

diff --git a/docs/src/pages/docs/desktop/linux.mdx b/docs/src/pages/docs/desktop/linux.mdx
@@ -20,9 +20,10 @@ keywords:
   ]
 ---
 
-import { Tabs } from 'nextra/components'
-import { Callout } from 'nextra/components'
+
 import FAQBox from '@/components/FaqBox'
+import { Tabs, Callout, Steps } from 'nextra/components'
+
 
 
 # Linux Installation
@@ -101,6 +102,8 @@ At least 10GB for app installation and model downloads.
 
 To install Jan, follow the steps below:
 
+<Steps>
+
 ### Step 1: Download Application
 
 Jan provides 3 types of releases:
@@ -169,6 +172,9 @@ chmod +x jan-linux-x86_64-{version}.AppImage
 </Tabs.Tab>
 </Tabs>
 
+</Steps>
+
+
 ## Data Folder
 
 By default, Jan is installed in the following directory:
@@ -192,20 +198,57 @@ Once Jan is installed and you have a GPU, you can use your GPU to accelerate the
 <Tabs items={['NVIDIA GPU', 'AMD GPU', 'Intel Arc GPU']}>
 
 <Tabs.Tab>
-Before enabling NVIDIA GPU support, ensure you have:
-- **CUDA Toolkit** 11.7 or higher installed
-- **NVIDIA driver** version 470.63.01 or higher
+<Steps>
 
+### Step 1: Verify Hardware & Install Dependencies
+**1.1. Check GPU Detection**
+
+To verify that your system recognizes the NVIDIA GPU:
+```
+lspci | grep -i nvidia
+```
+
+**1.2. Install Required components**
+**NVIDIA Driver:**
+1. Install [NVIDIA Driver](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/drivers/) for your GPU (NVIDIA driver **470.63.01 or higher**).
+2. Verify installation:
+
+```
+nvidia-smi
+```
+Expected output should show your GPU model and driver version.
+
+**CUDA Toolkit:**
+1. Download and install [CUDA toolkit](https://developer.nvidia.com/cuda-downloads) (**CUDA 11.7 or higher**)
+2. Verify installation:
+
+```
+nvcc --version
+```
+**Linux Additional Requirements:**
+1. Required packages are installed:
+```
+sudo apt update
+sudo apt install gcc-11 g++-11 cpp-11
+```
+2. Set up CUDA environment:
+```
+export LD_LIBRARY_PATH=$LD_LIBRARY_PATH:/usr/local/cuda/lib64
+```
+See [detailed instructions](https://docs.nvidia.com/cuda/cuda-installation-guide-linux/index.html#post-installation-actions).
+
+### Step 2: Enable GPU Acceleration
+1. In Jan, navigate to **Settings** > **Hardware** 
+3. Select and enable your prefered NVIDIA GPU(s)
+4. App reload is required after the selection
 
-To enable the use of your NVIDIA GPU in the Jan app, follow the steps below:
-1. Open Jan application
-2. Go to **Settings** → **Advanced Settings** → **GPU Acceleration**
-3. Enable and choose the NVIDIA GPU you want
-4. A success notification saying **Successfully turned on GPU acceleration** will appear when GPU acceleration is activated
 
 <Callout type="info">
 While **Vulkan** can enable Nvidia GPU acceleration in the Jan app, **CUDA** is recommended for faster performance.
 </Callout>
+
+</Steps>
+
 </Tabs.Tab>
 
 <Tabs.Tab>

diff --git a/docs/src/pages/docs/desktop/mac.mdx b/docs/src/pages/docs/desktop/mac.mdx
@@ -21,8 +21,9 @@ keywords:
 ---
 
 import { Tabs } from 'nextra/components'
-import { Callout } from 'nextra/components'
 import FAQBox from '@/components/FaqBox'
+import { Callout, Steps } from 'nextra/components'
+
 
 
 # Mac Installation
@@ -56,6 +57,8 @@ _To verify your Mac's processor architecture: Apple menu  → About This Mac.
 
 To install Jan, follow the steps below:
 
+<Steps>
+
 ### Step 1: Download Application
 
 Jan provides 3 types of releases:
@@ -97,6 +100,8 @@ Keep in mind that this build crashes frequently or contains bugs!
 3. Installation will take a few moments to complete
 4. Launch Jan from your Applications folder
 
+</Steps>
+
 
 ## Jan Data Folder
 
@@ -110,7 +115,10 @@ See [Jan Data Folder](/docs/data-folder) for more details about the data folder
 
 
 ## Uninstall Jan
-### Remove Application
+
+<Steps>
+
+### Step 1: Remove Application
 1. If Jan is currently open, exit the app
 2. Open **Finder** menu.
 3. Navigate to **Applications**
@@ -120,7 +128,8 @@ See [Jan Data Folder](/docs/data-folder) for more details about the data folder
   - Right-click → **Move to Trash**
   - Select and press **Command-Delete**
 
-### Clean Up Data (Optional)
+### Step 2: Clean Up Data (Optional)
+
 
 Open **Terminal** and run these commands to remove all Jan-related data:
 ```bash
@@ -133,6 +142,8 @@ rm -rf ~/Library/Application\ Support/Jan/data
 # Delete application cache
 rm -rf ~/Library/Application\ Support/Jan/cache
 ```
+</Steps>
+
 <Callout type="warning">
 Deleted data folders cannot be restored. Make sure to backup any important data before proceeding with deletion.
 </Callout>

diff --git a/docs/src/pages/docs/desktop/windows.mdx b/docs/src/pages/docs/desktop/windows.mdx
@@ -43,16 +43,16 @@ Ensure that your system meets the following requirements to use Jan effectively:
 Jan requires a processor with AVX2 for best performance. See [full list of supported processors.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advanced_Vector_Extensions#CPUs_with_AVX2) While older processors with AVX/AVX-512 will work, you may experience slower performance.
 </Callout>
 - **Memory (RAM)**
-  - 8GB → 3B parameter models (int4)
-  - 16GB → 7B parameter models (int4)
-  - 32GB → 13B parameter models (int4)
+  - 8GB > 3B parameter models (int4)
+  - 16GB > 7B parameter models (int4)
+  - 32GB > 13B parameter models (int4)
 <Callout type="info">
 DDR2 RAM is supported but newer RAM generations are recommended for better performance.
 </Callout>
 - **GPU**:
-  - 6GB → 3B models with **ngl** at 120 (full speed)
-  - 8GB → 7B models with **ngl** at 120 (full speed)
-  - 12GB → 13B models with **ngl** at 120 (full speed)
+  - 6GB > 3B models with **ngl** at 120 (full speed)
+  - 8GB > 7B models with **ngl** at 120 (full speed)
+  - 12GB > 13B models with **ngl** at 120 (full speed)
 <Callout type="info">
 Minimum 6GB VRAM recommended for NVIDIA, AMD, or Intel Arc GPUs.
 </Callout>
@@ -63,6 +63,8 @@ Minimum 6GB VRAM recommended for NVIDIA, AMD, or Intel Arc GPUs.
 
 To install Jan, follow the steps below:
 
+<Steps>
+
 ### Step 1: Download Application
 
 Jan provides 3 types of releases:
@@ -102,6 +104,8 @@ Keep in mind that this build crashes frequently or contains bugs!
 2. Wait for Jan to be completely installed on your machine.
 3. Once installed, you can access Jan on your machine.
 
+</Steps>
+
 ## Data Folder
 
 By default, Jan is installed in the following directory:
@@ -121,24 +125,50 @@ Jan can leverage your GPU to significantly improve model performance and inferen
 <Tabs items={['NVIDIA GPU', 'AMD GPU', 'Intel Arc GPU']}>
 
 <Tabs.Tab>
-Before enabling NVIDIA GPU support, ensure you have:
-- **CUDA Toolkit** 11.7 or higher installed
-- **NVIDIA driver** version 470.63.01 or higher
 
-Follow the steps below to enable the use of your NVIDIA GPU:
-1. Launch Jan
-2. Navigate to **Settings** → **Advanced Settings** → Turn on **GPU Acceleration**
-3. Select and enable your NVIDIA GPU
+<Steps>
+
+### Step 1: Verify Hardware & Install Dependencies
+**1.1. Check GPU Detection**
+
+To verify that your system recognizes the NVIDIA GPU:
+- Right-click desktop > NVIDIA Control Panel
+- Or check Device Manager > Display Adapters
+
+**1.2. Install Required components**
+**NVIDIA Driver:**
+1. Install [NVIDIA Driver](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/drivers/) for your GPU (NVIDIA driver **470.63.01 or higher**).
+2. Verify installation:
+
+```
+nvidia-smi
+```
+Expected output should show your GPU model and driver version.
+
+**CUDA Toolkit:**
+1. Download and install [CUDA toolkit](https://developer.nvidia.com/cuda-downloads) (**CUDA 11.7 or higher**)
+2. Verify installation:
+
+```
+nvcc --version
+```
+### Step 2: Enable GPU Acceleration
+1. In Jan, navigate to **Settings** > **Hardware** 
+3. Select and enable your prefered NVIDIA GPU(s)
 4. App reload is required after the selection
+
 <Callout type="info">
 While Jan supports both CUDA and Vulkan for NVIDIA GPUs, we strongly recommend using CUDA for optimal performance.
 </Callout>
+
+</Steps>
+
 </Tabs.Tab>
 
 <Tabs.Tab>
 AMD GPUs require **Vulkan** support, which must be activated through **Experimental Mode**.
 1. Launch Jan
-2. Navigate to **Settings** → **Advanced Settings**
+2. Navigate to **Settings** > **Advanced Settings**
 3. Enable **Experimental Mode**
 4. Under **GPU Acceleration**, enable **Vulkan Support**
 5. Enable **GPU Acceleration** and select your AMD GPU
@@ -148,7 +178,7 @@ AMD GPUs require **Vulkan** support, which must be activated through **Experimen
 <Tabs.Tab>
 Intel Arc GPUs require **Vulkan** support, which must be activated through **Experimental Mode**.
 1. Launch Jan
-2. Navigate to **Settings** → **Advanced Settings**
+2. Navigate to **Settings** > **Advanced Settings**
 3. Enable **Experimental Mode**
 4. Under **GPU Acceleration**, enable **Vulkan Support**
 5. Enable **GPU Acceleration** and select your Intel Arc GPU
@@ -161,13 +191,15 @@ Intel Arc GPUs require **Vulkan** support, which must be activated through **Exp
 
 ## Uninstall Jan
 
+<Steps>
+
 ### Step 1: Remove Application through Control Panel
 
 1. Open **Control Panels**
 2. Go to **Programs** section
 3. Click **Uninstall Program**
 4. Search for **Jan**
-5. Click the **three dots icon → Uninstall**
+5. Click the **Three Dots Icon** > **Uninstall**
 6. Click **Uninstall** again to confirm
 7. Click **OK**
 
@@ -183,10 +215,13 @@ To ensure a complete uninstallation, remove the app cache:
 1. Navigate to `C:\Users\[username]\AppData\Roaming`
 2. Delete Jan folder
 
+</Steps>
+
 <Callout type="warning">
 Deleted data folders cannot be restored. Make sure to backup any important data before proceeding with deletion.
 </Callout>
 
+
 {/* ## FAQs
 
 <FAQBox title="What are Nightly Releases, and how can I access them?">

diff --git a/docs/src/pages/docs/troubleshooting.mdx b/docs/src/pages/docs/troubleshooting.mdx
@@ -161,7 +161,7 @@ lspci | grep -i nvidia
 ```
 #### 1.2. Install Required components
 **NVIDIA Driver:**
-1. Install [NVIDIA Driver](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/drivers/) for your GPU (CUDA 11.7 or higher)
+1. Install [NVIDIA Driver](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/drivers/) for your GPU (NVIDIA driver **470.63.01 or higher**).
 2. Verify installation:
 
 ```
@@ -170,7 +170,7 @@ nvidia-smi
 Expected output should show your GPU model and driver version.
 
 **CUDA Toolkit:**
-1. Download and install [CUDA toolkit](https://developer.nvidia.com/cuda-downloads)
+1. Download and install [CUDA toolkit](https://developer.nvidia.com/cuda-downloads) (**CUDA 11.7 or higher**)
 2. Verify installation:
 
 ```