Finding system information about your computer comes in handy in many ways. For example, it can be useful to determine if the device meets the minimum requirements to install a piece of software. If the computer is not working, and you have to troubleshoot a problem. Or, if you are noticing the device is getting slower over time, knowing the hardware specifications can help confirm whether you need to upgrade a component or it is time to replace the machine. In this guide, you will learn how to do that for both Windows and macOS.

Windows

1. Click on the start button and then click on Settings (Paramètres).

   

2. Select System (Système).

   

3. Click About (À propos de) at the bottom of the menu on the left.

   

   The About section will show you the basic information about your computer.

MacOS

1. Click on the Apple icon at the top in the menu bar.

   

2. Tap About this Mac (À propos de ce Mac).

   

   The window that opens will show you basic information about your Mac.