This wikiHow teaches you how to check the hardware and software specifications of your computer.
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Method 1 of 3: Mac
Step 1. Click the Apple menu in the top left corner of your Mac screen
Step 2. Click About This Mac at the top of the menu
Step 3. Pay attention to your Mac system information
In the About This Mac window, you'll find several tabs. Each tab will display different information. Here are the tabs in the About This Mac window:
- Overview - Displays information about the operating system, processor, and memory installed on your Mac.
- Displays - Displays Mac display information, including connected external displays.
- Storage - Displays storage media information on your Mac, including files that are taking up storage space and remaining storage space.
- Support - Displays resources for troubleshooting computer problems you may experience.
- Service - View your Mac's service history and warranty information.
Method 2 of 3: Windows 8 and 10
Step 1. Click the Start button in the lower left corner of the screen to open the Start menu
This menu has a search bar in it.
- If you're using Windows 8, hover over the lower-right corner of the screen, or press Win.
- If your keyboard doesn't have Windows keys, press Ctrl+Esc.
Step 2. Enter system information into the search bar at the bottom right corner of the screen
Step 3. Press Enter to open the System Information window
On the left side of the window, you'll see four tabs:
- System Summary - The tab that appears first when the System Information window opens displays information about the operating system, installed memory, and processor type.
- Hardware Resources - This tab displays information about the drivers and devices connected to the computer.
- Components - This tab displays the technical components of the computer, such as USB ports, CD drives, and speakers.
- Software Environment - This tab displays information about the drivers and processes running on the computer.
Method 3 of 3: Windows XP, Vista, and 7
Step 1. Hold down Win. key and press R.
The Run window, which allows you to execute system commands, will open.
Step 2. Enter msinfo32 into the Run window
This command will open the System Information program on your computer.
Step 3. Click the OK button at the bottom of the Run window to open the System Information window
Step 4. Pay attention to the information that appears in the System Information window
On the left side of the window, you'll see several tabs:
- System Summary - The tab that appears first when the System Information window opens displays information about the operating system, installed memory, and processor type.
- Hardware Resources - This tab displays information about the drivers and devices connected to the computer.
- Components - This tab displays the technical components of the computer, such as USB ports, CD drives, and speakers.
- Software Environment - This tab displays information about the drivers and processes running on the computer.
- Internet Settings - This tab displays information about your internet connection, but not all computers have this tab.