![]() Want detailed information on every single last piece of software installed on your computer? Check out the “Applications” section. The “System Software Overview” will tell you not only what your system version is (we already knew that from About This Mac) but what kernel version you have, and how long it has been since you last booted your system. The Wi-Fi section will tell you what channel other networks are using, their physical capabilities, and other geeky stuff.įinally, you should check out the Software section. The “Wi-Fi” section displays some pretty telling information about any wireless networks in the area. ![]() Check the “Firewall” for details on whether it’s on, logging activity, and which applications allow all connections. Similarly, the Network section can reveal interesting facts about your connections. For example, if you would like to check your laptop battery’s health and status, click the “Power” category and you will be able to check your battery’s “Health Information”.Īnother interesting category to check out is Bluetooth, which gives you detailed information on devices that have been paired with your Mac, including what’s currently connected, what services they provide, and more. The hardware section is a great way to check stuff that pertains to system health. Our hardware overview shows us what is physically installed in our computer. You can also click the “System Report” button, which will open the System Information utility. The System Information utility can also be found in Utilities, which is located in the Applications folder.Īs you can see, there’s a left pane wherein you’ll find your Hardware, Network, and Software. If you choose the topmost or any subcategory and there is any information on that item, you will see it displayed in the right pane. When you’re using the About This Mac app, you can click the “Software Update…” button if you want to check for available updates. ![]() ![]() If you quickly want to know how much RAM you have installed, what speed your processor is, or your serial number, you just need to glance at About This Mac.Ĭlick the “Displays” tab and it tells you your screen size, its resolution, and your Mac’s graphics hardware.Īnother cool thing you might want to know at a glance is how much capacity you have left on your system drive, as well as what types of files are using the most space.Ĭlick the “Support” tab for OS X and Macintosh support resources.įinally, if you’re having problems with your hardware, you can check your coverage status, repair options, and learn more about AppleCare from the “Service” tab.Ībout This Mac is then very useful for checking the most cursory information on your system, and for many that’s often more than enough. If someone ever asks you what version of OS X you’re running, About This Mac will tell you. ![]()
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