diff --git a/archinstall/default_profiles/desktop.py b/archinstall/default_profiles/desktop.py
index 2ee34082..bd7430a7 100644
--- a/archinstall/default_profiles/desktop.py
+++ b/archinstall/default_profiles/desktop.py
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-from typing import Any, TYPE_CHECKING, Optional
+from typing import Any, TYPE_CHECKING
 
 from archinstall.lib.output import info
 from archinstall.lib.profile.profiles_handler import profile_handler
@@ -40,7 +40,7 @@ class DesktopProfile(Profile):
 		]
 
 	@property
-	def default_greeter_type(self) -> Optional[GreeterType]:
+	def default_greeter_type(self) -> GreeterType | None:
 		combined_greeters: dict[GreeterType, int] = {}
 		for profile in self.current_selection:
 			if profile.default_greeter_type:
@@ -56,7 +56,7 @@ class DesktopProfile(Profile):
 		for profile in self.current_selection:
 			profile.do_on_select()
 
-	def do_on_select(self) -> Optional[SelectResult]:
+	def do_on_select(self) -> SelectResult | None:
 		items = [
 			MenuItem(
 				p.name,
diff --git a/archinstall/default_profiles/desktops/bspwm.py b/archinstall/default_profiles/desktops/bspwm.py
index 00a8627e..786c7b29 100644
--- a/archinstall/default_profiles/desktops/bspwm.py
+++ b/archinstall/default_profiles/desktops/bspwm.py
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-from typing import Optional, Any, TYPE_CHECKING
+from typing import Any, TYPE_CHECKING
 
 from archinstall.default_profiles.profile import ProfileType, GreeterType
 from archinstall.default_profiles.xorg import XorgProfile
@@ -23,5 +23,5 @@ class BspwmProfile(XorgProfile):
 		]
 
 	@property
-	def default_greeter_type(self) -> Optional[GreeterType]:
+	def default_greeter_type(self) -> GreeterType | None:
 		return GreeterType.Lightdm
diff --git a/archinstall/default_profiles/desktops/budgie.py b/archinstall/default_profiles/desktops/budgie.py
index aa06c3c8..d10cc762 100644
--- a/archinstall/default_profiles/desktops/budgie.py
+++ b/archinstall/default_profiles/desktops/budgie.py
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-from typing import Optional, Any, TYPE_CHECKING
+from typing import Any, TYPE_CHECKING
 
 from archinstall.default_profiles.profile import ProfileType, GreeterType
 from archinstall.default_profiles.xorg import XorgProfile
@@ -22,5 +22,5 @@ class BudgieProfile(XorgProfile):
 		]
 
 	@property
-	def default_greeter_type(self) -> Optional[GreeterType]:
+	def default_greeter_type(self) -> GreeterType | None:
 		return GreeterType.LightdmSlick
diff --git a/archinstall/default_profiles/desktops/cinnamon.py b/archinstall/default_profiles/desktops/cinnamon.py
index fc231081..c8179001 100644
--- a/archinstall/default_profiles/desktops/cinnamon.py
+++ b/archinstall/default_profiles/desktops/cinnamon.py
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-from typing import Optional, Any, TYPE_CHECKING
+from typing import Any, TYPE_CHECKING
 
 from archinstall.default_profiles.profile import ProfileType, GreeterType
 from archinstall.default_profiles.xorg import XorgProfile
@@ -28,5 +28,5 @@ class CinnamonProfile(XorgProfile):
 		]
 
 	@property
-	def default_greeter_type(self) -> Optional[GreeterType]:
+	def default_greeter_type(self) -> GreeterType | None:
 		return GreeterType.Lightdm
diff --git a/archinstall/default_profiles/desktops/cosmic.py b/archinstall/default_profiles/desktops/cosmic.py
index 67d13760..5ab6e19e 100644
--- a/archinstall/default_profiles/desktops/cosmic.py
+++ b/archinstall/default_profiles/desktops/cosmic.py
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-from typing import Optional, Any, TYPE_CHECKING
+from typing import Any, TYPE_CHECKING
 
 from archinstall.default_profiles.profile import ProfileType, GreeterType
 from archinstall.default_profiles.xorg import XorgProfile
@@ -18,5 +18,5 @@ class CosmicProfile(XorgProfile):
 		]
 
 	@property
-	def default_greeter_type(self) -> Optional[GreeterType]:
+	def default_greeter_type(self) -> GreeterType | None:
 		return GreeterType.CosmicSession
diff --git a/archinstall/default_profiles/desktops/cutefish.py b/archinstall/default_profiles/desktops/cutefish.py
index 4ad24481..22d72082 100644
--- a/archinstall/default_profiles/desktops/cutefish.py
+++ b/archinstall/default_profiles/desktops/cutefish.py
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-from typing import Optional, Any, TYPE_CHECKING
+from typing import Any, TYPE_CHECKING
 
 from archinstall.default_profiles.profile import ProfileType, GreeterType
 from archinstall.default_profiles.xorg import XorgProfile
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ class CutefishProfile(XorgProfile):
 		]
 
 	@property
-	def default_greeter_type(self) -> Optional[GreeterType]:
+	def default_greeter_type(self) -> GreeterType | None:
 		return GreeterType.Sddm
 
 	def install(self, install_session: 'Installer') -> None:
diff --git a/archinstall/default_profiles/desktops/deepin.py b/archinstall/default_profiles/desktops/deepin.py
index 2bb470e1..c40fb1d3 100644
--- a/archinstall/default_profiles/desktops/deepin.py
+++ b/archinstall/default_profiles/desktops/deepin.py
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-from typing import Optional, Any, TYPE_CHECKING
+from typing import Any, TYPE_CHECKING
 
 from archinstall.default_profiles.profile import ProfileType, GreeterType
 from archinstall.default_profiles.xorg import XorgProfile
@@ -20,5 +20,5 @@ class DeepinProfile(XorgProfile):
 		]
 
 	@property
-	def default_greeter_type(self) -> Optional[GreeterType]:
+	def default_greeter_type(self) -> GreeterType | None:
 		return GreeterType.Lightdm
diff --git a/archinstall/default_profiles/desktops/enlightenment.py b/archinstall/default_profiles/desktops/enlightenment.py
index 18c3171b..a5b55c91 100644
--- a/archinstall/default_profiles/desktops/enlightenment.py
+++ b/archinstall/default_profiles/desktops/enlightenment.py
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-from typing import Optional, Any, TYPE_CHECKING
+from typing import Any, TYPE_CHECKING
 
 from archinstall.default_profiles.profile import ProfileType, GreeterType
 from archinstall.default_profiles.xorg import XorgProfile
@@ -19,5 +19,5 @@ class EnlighenmentProfile(XorgProfile):
 		]
 
 	@property
-	def default_greeter_type(self) -> Optional[GreeterType]:
+	def default_greeter_type(self) -> GreeterType | None:
 		return GreeterType.Lightdm
diff --git a/archinstall/default_profiles/desktops/gnome.py b/archinstall/default_profiles/desktops/gnome.py
index 93fb7e1e..4431119b 100644
--- a/archinstall/default_profiles/desktops/gnome.py
+++ b/archinstall/default_profiles/desktops/gnome.py
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-from typing import Optional, Any, TYPE_CHECKING
+from typing import Any, TYPE_CHECKING
 
 from archinstall.default_profiles.profile import ProfileType, GreeterType
 from archinstall.default_profiles.xorg import XorgProfile
@@ -19,5 +19,5 @@ class GnomeProfile(XorgProfile):
 		]
 
 	@property
-	def default_greeter_type(self) -> Optional[GreeterType]:
+	def default_greeter_type(self) -> GreeterType | None:
 		return GreeterType.Gdm
diff --git a/archinstall/default_profiles/desktops/hyprland.py b/archinstall/default_profiles/desktops/hyprland.py
index 07d2fdcb..7e10c57a 100644
--- a/archinstall/default_profiles/desktops/hyprland.py
+++ b/archinstall/default_profiles/desktops/hyprland.py
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 from enum import Enum
-from typing import Optional, TYPE_CHECKING, Any
+from typing import TYPE_CHECKING, Any
 
 from archinstall.default_profiles.profile import ProfileType, GreeterType, SelectResult
 from archinstall.default_profiles.xorg import XorgProfile
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ class HyprlandProfile(XorgProfile):
 		]
 
 	@property
-	def default_greeter_type(self) -> Optional[GreeterType]:
+	def default_greeter_type(self) -> GreeterType | None:
 		return GreeterType.Sddm
 
 	@property
@@ -73,7 +73,7 @@ class HyprlandProfile(XorgProfile):
 			if result.item() is not None:
 				self.custom_settings['seat_access'] = result.get_value()
 
-	def do_on_select(self) -> Optional[SelectResult]:
+	def do_on_select(self) -> SelectResult | None:
 		self._ask_seat_access()
 		return None
 
diff --git a/archinstall/default_profiles/desktops/i3.py b/archinstall/default_profiles/desktops/i3.py
index 5a8db32a..19d8acc1 100644
--- a/archinstall/default_profiles/desktops/i3.py
+++ b/archinstall/default_profiles/desktops/i3.py
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-from typing import Optional, Any, TYPE_CHECKING
+from typing import Any, TYPE_CHECKING
 
 from archinstall.default_profiles.profile import ProfileType, GreeterType
 from archinstall.default_profiles.xorg import XorgProfile
@@ -26,5 +26,5 @@ class I3wmProfile(XorgProfile):
 		]
 
 	@property
-	def default_greeter_type(self) -> Optional[GreeterType]:
+	def default_greeter_type(self) -> GreeterType | None:
 		return GreeterType.Lightdm
diff --git a/archinstall/default_profiles/desktops/lxqt.py b/archinstall/default_profiles/desktops/lxqt.py
index 466c62cc..fcdc84fe 100644
--- a/archinstall/default_profiles/desktops/lxqt.py
+++ b/archinstall/default_profiles/desktops/lxqt.py
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-from typing import Optional, Any, TYPE_CHECKING
+from typing import Any, TYPE_CHECKING
 
 from archinstall.default_profiles.profile import ProfileType, GreeterType
 from archinstall.default_profiles.xorg import XorgProfile
@@ -27,5 +27,5 @@ class LxqtProfile(XorgProfile):
 		]
 
 	@property
-	def default_greeter_type(self) -> Optional[GreeterType]:
+	def default_greeter_type(self) -> GreeterType | None:
 		return GreeterType.Sddm
diff --git a/archinstall/default_profiles/desktops/mate.py b/archinstall/default_profiles/desktops/mate.py
index 8a8c966b..22869021 100644
--- a/archinstall/default_profiles/desktops/mate.py
+++ b/archinstall/default_profiles/desktops/mate.py
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-from typing import Optional, Any, TYPE_CHECKING
+from typing import Any, TYPE_CHECKING
 
 from archinstall.default_profiles.profile import ProfileType, GreeterType
 from archinstall.default_profiles.xorg import XorgProfile
@@ -19,5 +19,5 @@ class MateProfile(XorgProfile):
 		]
 
 	@property
-	def default_greeter_type(self) -> Optional[GreeterType]:
+	def default_greeter_type(self) -> GreeterType | None:
 		return GreeterType.Lightdm
diff --git a/archinstall/default_profiles/desktops/plasma.py b/archinstall/default_profiles/desktops/plasma.py
index a5b7a5d2..d16b5655 100644
--- a/archinstall/default_profiles/desktops/plasma.py
+++ b/archinstall/default_profiles/desktops/plasma.py
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-from typing import Optional, Any, TYPE_CHECKING
+from typing import Any, TYPE_CHECKING
 
 from archinstall.default_profiles.profile import ProfileType, GreeterType
 from archinstall.default_profiles.xorg import XorgProfile
@@ -24,5 +24,5 @@ class PlasmaProfile(XorgProfile):
 		]
 
 	@property
-	def default_greeter_type(self) -> Optional[GreeterType]:
+	def default_greeter_type(self) -> GreeterType | None:
 		return GreeterType.Sddm
diff --git a/archinstall/default_profiles/desktops/qtile.py b/archinstall/default_profiles/desktops/qtile.py
index 2619fc67..ec0c8b0f 100644
--- a/archinstall/default_profiles/desktops/qtile.py
+++ b/archinstall/default_profiles/desktops/qtile.py
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-from typing import Optional, Any, TYPE_CHECKING
+from typing import Any, TYPE_CHECKING
 
 from archinstall.default_profiles.profile import ProfileType, GreeterType
 from archinstall.default_profiles.xorg import XorgProfile
@@ -19,5 +19,5 @@ class QtileProfile(XorgProfile):
 		]
 
 	@property
-	def default_greeter_type(self) -> Optional[GreeterType]:
+	def default_greeter_type(self) -> GreeterType | None:
 		return GreeterType.Lightdm
diff --git a/archinstall/default_profiles/desktops/sway.py b/archinstall/default_profiles/desktops/sway.py
index 8740c063..59c6ac2e 100644
--- a/archinstall/default_profiles/desktops/sway.py
+++ b/archinstall/default_profiles/desktops/sway.py
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 from enum import Enum
-from typing import Optional, TYPE_CHECKING, Any
+from typing import TYPE_CHECKING, Any
 
 from archinstall.default_profiles.profile import ProfileType, GreeterType, SelectResult
 from archinstall.default_profiles.xorg import XorgProfile
@@ -51,7 +51,7 @@ class SwayProfile(XorgProfile):
 		] + additional
 
 	@property
-	def default_greeter_type(self) -> Optional[GreeterType]:
+	def default_greeter_type(self) -> GreeterType | None:
 		return GreeterType.Lightdm
 
 	@property
@@ -83,7 +83,7 @@ class SwayProfile(XorgProfile):
 			if result.item() is not None:
 				self.custom_settings['seat_access'] = result.get_value()
 
-	def do_on_select(self) -> Optional[SelectResult]:
+	def do_on_select(self) -> SelectResult | None:
 		self._ask_seat_access()
 		return None
 
diff --git a/archinstall/default_profiles/desktops/xfce4.py b/archinstall/default_profiles/desktops/xfce4.py
index ce1bfffd..e07956fa 100644
--- a/archinstall/default_profiles/desktops/xfce4.py
+++ b/archinstall/default_profiles/desktops/xfce4.py
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-from typing import Optional, Any, TYPE_CHECKING
+from typing import Any, TYPE_CHECKING
 
 from archinstall.default_profiles.profile import ProfileType, GreeterType
 from archinstall.default_profiles.xorg import XorgProfile
@@ -22,5 +22,5 @@ class Xfce4Profile(XorgProfile):
 		]
 
 	@property
-	def default_greeter_type(self) -> Optional[GreeterType]:
+	def default_greeter_type(self) -> GreeterType | None:
 		return GreeterType.Lightdm
diff --git a/archinstall/default_profiles/profile.py b/archinstall/default_profiles/profile.py
index e8cee3d1..37858799 100644
--- a/archinstall/default_profiles/profile.py
+++ b/archinstall/default_profiles/profile.py
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ from __future__ import annotations
 
 import sys
 from enum import Enum, auto
-from typing import Optional, Any, TYPE_CHECKING
+from typing import Any, TYPE_CHECKING
 
 from ..lib.storage import storage
 
@@ -68,7 +68,7 @@ class Profile:
 		self._support_gfx_driver = support_gfx_driver
 		self._support_greeter = support_greeter
 
-		# self.gfx_driver: Optional[str] = None
+		# self.gfx_driver: str | None = None
 
 		self.current_selection = current_selection
 		self._packages = packages
@@ -94,7 +94,7 @@ class Profile:
 		return self._services
 
 	@property
-	def default_greeter_type(self) -> Optional[GreeterType]:
+	def default_greeter_type(self) -> GreeterType | None:
 		"""
 		Setting a default greeter type for a desktop profile
 		"""
@@ -125,7 +125,7 @@ class Profile:
 		"""
 		return {}
 
-	def do_on_select(self) -> Optional[SelectResult]:
+	def do_on_select(self) -> SelectResult | None:
 		"""
 		Hook that will be called when a profile is selected
 		"""
@@ -180,7 +180,7 @@ class Profile:
 	def is_greeter_supported(self) -> bool:
 		return self._support_greeter
 
-	def preview_text(self) -> Optional[str]:
+	def preview_text(self) -> str | None:
 		"""
 		Override this method to provide a preview text for the profile
 		"""
diff --git a/archinstall/default_profiles/server.py b/archinstall/default_profiles/server.py
index 8575cc9f..f471ffe8 100644
--- a/archinstall/default_profiles/server.py
+++ b/archinstall/default_profiles/server.py
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-from typing import Any, TYPE_CHECKING, Optional
+from typing import Any, TYPE_CHECKING
 
 from archinstall.lib.output import info
 from archinstall.lib.profile.profiles_handler import profile_handler
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ class ServerProfile(Profile):
 			current_selection=current_value
 		)
 
-	def do_on_select(self) -> Optional[SelectResult]:
+	def do_on_select(self) -> SelectResult | None:
 		items = [
 			MenuItem(
 				p.name,
diff --git a/archinstall/default_profiles/xorg.py b/archinstall/default_profiles/xorg.py
index 860858ff..e6162868 100644
--- a/archinstall/default_profiles/xorg.py
+++ b/archinstall/default_profiles/xorg.py
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-from typing import Any, Optional, TYPE_CHECKING
+from typing import Any, TYPE_CHECKING
 
 from archinstall.default_profiles.profile import Profile, ProfileType
 
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ class XorgProfile(Profile):
 			advanced=advanced
 		)
 
-	def preview_text(self) -> Optional[str]:
+	def preview_text(self) -> str | None:
 		text = str(_('Environment type: {}')).format(self.profile_type.value)
 		if packages := self.packages_text():
 			text += f'\n{packages}'
diff --git a/archinstall/lib/boot.py b/archinstall/lib/boot.py
index 30d6a233..b0817726 100644
--- a/archinstall/lib/boot.py
+++ b/archinstall/lib/boot.py
@@ -1,6 +1,5 @@
 import time
 from collections.abc import Iterator
-from typing import Optional
 from .exceptions import SysCallError
 from .general import SysCommand, SysCommandWorker, locate_binary
 from .installer import Installer
@@ -12,7 +11,7 @@ class Boot:
 	def __init__(self, installation: Installer):
 		self.instance = installation
 		self.container_name = 'archinstall'
-		self.session: Optional[SysCommandWorker] = None
+		self.session: SysCommandWorker | None = None
 		self.ready = False
 
 	def __enter__(self) -> 'Boot':
@@ -54,7 +53,7 @@ class Boot:
 			)
 
 		shutdown = None
-		shutdown_exit_code: Optional[int] = -1
+		shutdown_exit_code: int | None = -1
 
 		try:
 			shutdown = SysCommand(f'systemd-run --machine={self.container_name} --pty shutdown now')
diff --git a/archinstall/lib/installer.py b/archinstall/lib/installer.py
index daa668d8..b8ac1e19 100644
--- a/archinstall/lib/installer.py
+++ b/archinstall/lib/installer.py
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ import time
 from collections.abc import Callable
 from pathlib import Path
 from types import TracebackType
-from typing import Any, Optional, TYPE_CHECKING, Union
+from typing import Any, TYPE_CHECKING, Union
 
 from . import disk
 from .exceptions import DiskError, ServiceException, RequirementError, HardwareIncompatibilityError, SysCallError
@@ -47,9 +47,9 @@ class Installer:
 		self,
 		target: Path,
 		disk_config: disk.DiskLayoutConfiguration,
-		disk_encryption: Optional[disk.DiskEncryption] = None,
+		disk_encryption: disk.DiskEncryption | None = None,
 		base_packages: list[str] = [],
-		kernels: Optional[list[str]] = None
+		kernels: list[str] | None = None
 	):
 		"""
 		`Installer()` is the wrapper for most basic installation steps.
@@ -628,7 +628,7 @@ class Installer:
 	def run_command(self, cmd: str, *args: str, **kwargs: str) -> SysCommand:
 		return SysCommand(f'/usr/bin/arch-chroot {self.target} {cmd}')
 
-	def arch_chroot(self, cmd: str, run_as: Optional[str] = None) -> SysCommand:
+	def arch_chroot(self, cmd: str, run_as: str | None = None) -> SysCommand:
 		if run_as:
 			cmd = f"su - {run_as} -c {shlex.quote(cmd)}"
 
@@ -736,7 +736,7 @@ class Installer:
 				log(error.worker._trace_log.decode())
 			return False
 
-	def _get_microcode(self) -> Optional[Path]:
+	def _get_microcode(self) -> Path | None:
 		if not SysInfo.is_vm():
 			if vendor := SysInfo.cpu_vendor():
 				return vendor.get_ucode()
@@ -911,19 +911,19 @@ class Installer:
 		else:
 			raise ValueError("Archinstall currently only supports setting up swap on zram")
 
-	def _get_efi_partition(self) -> Optional[disk.PartitionModification]:
+	def _get_efi_partition(self) -> disk.PartitionModification | None:
 		for layout in self._disk_config.device_modifications:
 			if partition := layout.get_efi_partition():
 				return partition
 		return None
 
-	def _get_boot_partition(self) -> Optional[disk.PartitionModification]:
+	def _get_boot_partition(self) -> disk.PartitionModification | None:
 		for layout in self._disk_config.device_modifications:
 			if boot := layout.get_boot_partition():
 				return boot
 		return None
 
-	def _get_root(self) -> Optional[disk.PartitionModification | disk.LvmVolume]:
+	def _get_root(self) -> disk.PartitionModification | disk.LvmVolume | None:
 		if self._disk_config.lvm_config:
 			return self._disk_config.lvm_config.get_root_volume()
 		else:
@@ -1054,7 +1054,7 @@ class Installer:
 		self,
 		boot_partition: disk.PartitionModification,
 		root: disk.PartitionModification | disk.LvmVolume,
-		efi_partition: Optional[disk.PartitionModification],
+		efi_partition: disk.PartitionModification | None,
 		uki_enabled: bool = False
 	) -> None:
 		debug('Installing systemd bootloader')
@@ -1153,7 +1153,7 @@ class Installer:
 		self,
 		boot_partition: disk.PartitionModification,
 		root: disk.PartitionModification | disk.LvmVolume,
-		efi_partition: Optional[disk.PartitionModification]
+		efi_partition: disk.PartitionModification | None
 	) -> None:
 		debug('Installing grub bootloader')
 
@@ -1237,7 +1237,7 @@ class Installer:
 	def _add_limine_bootloader(
 		self,
 		boot_partition: disk.PartitionModification,
-		efi_partition: Optional[disk.PartitionModification],
+		efi_partition: disk.PartitionModification | None,
 		root: disk.PartitionModification | disk.LvmVolume
 	) -> None:
 		debug('Installing limine bootloader')
@@ -1381,7 +1381,7 @@ Exec = /bin/sh -c "{hook_command}"
 	def _config_uki(
 		self,
 		root: disk.PartitionModification | disk.LvmVolume,
-		efi_partition: Optional[disk.PartitionModification]
+		efi_partition: disk.PartitionModification | None
 	) -> None:
 		if not efi_partition or not efi_partition.mountpoint:
 			raise ValueError(f'Could not detect ESP at mountpoint {self.target}')
@@ -1512,7 +1512,7 @@ Exec = /bin/sh -c "{hook_command}"
 		for user in users:
 			self.user_create(user.username, user.password, user.groups, user.sudo)
 
-	def user_create(self, user: str, password: Optional[str] = None, groups: Optional[list[str]] = None, sudo: bool = False) -> None:
+	def user_create(self, user: str, password: str | None = None, groups: list[str] | None = None, sudo: bool = False) -> None:
 		if groups is None:
 			groups = []
 
@@ -1630,7 +1630,7 @@ Exec = /bin/sh -c "{hook_command}"
 
 		return True
 
-	def _service_started(self, service_name: str) -> Optional[str]:
+	def _service_started(self, service_name: str) -> str | None:
 		if os.path.splitext(service_name)[1] not in ('.service', '.target', '.timer'):
 			service_name += '.service'  # Just to be safe
 
diff --git a/archinstall/lib/utils/util.py b/archinstall/lib/utils/util.py
index 12633d6a..dc75b5f3 100644
--- a/archinstall/lib/utils/util.py
+++ b/archinstall/lib/utils/util.py
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 from pathlib import Path
-from typing import Any, TYPE_CHECKING, Optional
+from typing import Any, TYPE_CHECKING
 
 from ..output import FormattedOutput
 from ..general import secret
@@ -14,11 +14,11 @@ if TYPE_CHECKING:
 
 def get_password(
 	text: str,
-	header: Optional[str] = None,
+	header: str | None = None,
 	allow_skip: bool = False,
-	preset: Optional[str] = None
-) -> Optional[str]:
-	failure: Optional[str] = None
+	preset: str | None = None
+) -> str | None:
+	failure: str | None = None
 
 	while True:
 		user_hdr = None
@@ -63,12 +63,12 @@ def get_password(
 
 def prompt_dir(
 	text: str,
-	header: Optional[str] = None,
+	header: str | None = None,
 	validate: bool = True,
 	allow_skip: bool = False,
-	preset: Optional[str] = None
-) -> Optional[Path]:
-	def validate_path(path: str) -> Optional[str]:
+	preset: str | None = None
+) -> Path | None:
+	def validate_path(path: str) -> str | None:
 		dest_path = Path(path)
 
 		if dest_path.exists() and dest_path.is_dir():
@@ -107,7 +107,7 @@ def is_subpath(first: Path, second: Path) -> bool:
 		return False
 
 
-def format_cols(items: list[str], header: Optional[str] = None) -> str:
+def format_cols(items: list[str], header: str | None = None) -> str:
 	if header:
 		text = f'{header}:\n'
 	else:
diff --git a/archinstall/tui/curses_menu.py b/archinstall/tui/curses_menu.py
index dc1d95ab..e1d49358 100644
--- a/archinstall/tui/curses_menu.py
+++ b/archinstall/tui/curses_menu.py
@@ -806,8 +806,8 @@ class SelectMenu(AbstractCurses):
 		alignment: Alignment = Alignment.LEFT,
 		columns: int = 1,
 		column_spacing: int = 10,
-		header: Optional[str] = None,
-		frame: Optional[FrameProperties] = None,
+		header: str | None = None,
+		frame: FrameProperties | None = None,
 		cursor_char: str = '>',
 		search_enabled: bool = True,
 		allow_skip: bool = False,
diff --git a/examples/interactive_installation.py b/examples/interactive_installation.py
index a738bd36..40bbd3a1 100644
--- a/examples/interactive_installation.py
+++ b/examples/interactive_installation.py
@@ -1,5 +1,4 @@
 from pathlib import Path
-from typing import Optional
 
 import archinstall
 from archinstall import info, debug
@@ -97,7 +96,7 @@ def perform_installation(mountpoint: Path) -> None:
 
 		# If user selected to copy the current ISO network configuration
 		# Perform a copy of the config
-		network_config: Optional[NetworkConfiguration] = archinstall.arguments.get('network_config', None)
+		network_config: NetworkConfiguration | None = archinstall.arguments.get('network_config', None)
 
 		if network_config:
 			network_config.install_network_config(
@@ -108,7 +107,7 @@ def perform_installation(mountpoint: Path) -> None:
 		if users := archinstall.arguments.get('!users', None):
 			installation.create_users(users)
 
-		audio_config: Optional[AudioConfiguration] = archinstall.arguments.get('audio_config', None)
+		audio_config: AudioConfiguration | None = archinstall.arguments.get('audio_config', None)
 		if audio_config:
 			audio_config.install_audio_config(installation)
 		else: