About this Mac


To access the Mac System Report or System Information:

  1. Click on the Apple menu in the top-left corner of your screen.
  2. Select “About This Mac.”
  3. In the “Overview” tab, click the “System Report” or “System Report…” button. This opens the System Information application.

From there, you can navigate through the various categories to access detailed information about your Mac’s hardware and software components. It’s

The Mac System Report, also known as the System Information application, provides detailed information about the hardware and software configuration of your Mac computer. It is a valuable tool for troubleshooting, identifying hardware components, checking for software updates, and understanding your Mac’s capabilities. Here’s an overview of what you can find in the Mac System Report:

Hardware Information:

  1. Overview: Provides a general summary of your Mac, including the model, serial number, and system software version.
  2. Hardware: Details about the hardware components, including CPU, memory (RAM), graphics, storage drives, and connected peripherals.
  3. Network: Information about your network interfaces, IP addresses, and network configurations.
  4. Bluetooth: Details about Bluetooth devices connected to your Mac.
  5. USB: Information about USB devices and hubs connected to your Mac.
  6. FireWire: Information about FireWire devices and connections.
  7. Thunderbolt: Details about Thunderbolt devices and ports.
  8. PCI Cards: Information about installed PCI and PCIe cards.
  9. Audio: Information about audio devices and settings.
  10. Displays: Details about connected displays, resolutions, and graphics adapters.
  11. Power: Information about your Mac’s power usage and battery status (on laptops).

Software Information: 12. Applications: A list of installed applications and their version numbers.

  1. System Software: Details about the macOS version, build, and system extensions.
  2. Storage: Information about your storage drives, including capacity, usage, and file system types.
  3. Memory: Information about RAM, including the total amount, used, and available memory.
  4. Logs: Access to system logs, which can be useful for troubleshooting.
  5. Preferences: Information about system and application preferences.
  6. Extensions: Lists kernel extensions (kexts) and plugins installed on your Mac.
  7. Frameworks: Information about installed software frameworks.
  8. Startup Programs: Lists the programs that launch at startup.
  9. Hardware Diagnostics: Access to Apple’s built-in hardware diagnostics tools.
  10. Software Updates: Information about available macOS and application updates.

Network Information: 23. Network Diagnostics: Provides tools for troubleshooting network issues.

  1. Location Services: Information about apps that use your location data.
  2. Certificates: Lists digital certificates installed on your Mac.
  3. Directory Services: Information about network directory services and domains.

Other Information: 27. Profiles: Information about profiles installed on your Mac (e.g., MDM profiles).

  1. Installations: Details about installed software packages and updates.
  2. Privacy: Information about privacy settings and permissions granted to apps.