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![The Hardware specifications section of a system report.](https://help.apple.com/assets/5D96982D680CE2FB3A9F622E/5D96983F680CE2FB3A9F6235/en_GB/24a01c7bc4498aa556b423ddc9bf5777.png)
Check for compatibility
Before you buy new hardware or software, make sure it will work with your Mac by comparing the item’s requirements with the system report.
![The Service pane in System Information, showing the AppleCare service options.](https://help.apple.com/assets/5D96982D680CE2FB3A9F622E/5D96983F680CE2FB3A9F6235/en_GB/b4ee08af7b5fe3a4e27fa907f05a2e86.png)
Check your warranty
You don’t need to visit an Apple Store to check the warranty status of your Mac or see if you’re eligible to purchase AppleCare coverage.
![The Storage pane in System Information, showing a graphical representation of your storage.](https://help.apple.com/assets/5D96982D680CE2FB3A9F622E/5D96983F680CE2FB3A9F6235/en_GB/7d2cfdb4346e64b48612a750639c26e5.png)
Tidy up your disk
View a graphical representation to get a quick peek at what’s taking up space on your Mac.
![The “Are you sure you want to erase Trash automatically” dialogue in the Storage Recommendations window.](https://help.apple.com/assets/5D96982D680CE2FB3A9F622E/5D96983F680CE2FB3A9F6235/en_GB/2935325c9a5b72e729c82bca3f84e587.png)
Never empty the Trash again
You can have items that have been in the Trash for 30 days thrown away automatically — and free up valuable disk space.
To browse the System Information User Guide, click Table of Contents at the top of the page.