View configuration details with System Information and reports
System Information in macOS serves as a utility that provides detailed information about the hardware and software configuration of a Mac. By offering specifications such as processor type, RAM size, storage details, profile information, peripherals connected, and system software versions, it enables you to understand a device’s capabilities and limitations. This tool helps identify potential hardware malfunctions or software compatibility problems.
You can retrieve relevant system details to diagnose hardware and software issues. For instance, if a user experiences performance issues with software and hardware peripherals, you can review the system’s specifications to check hardware configuration and connected peripherals or detect any anomalies in software configurations.
View system information
You can find system information in General settings:
On the Mac, choose Apple menu > System Settings > General > in the sidebar.
Click About.
Do any of the following:
Change the name of a Mac: Click the Name field, then type a computer name.
Display warranty and coverage information: Click the Details button. Check the service and support coverage, and get help with a Mac.
Display the exact macOS version: Click the macOS version number.
View Display settings: Click the Display Settings button.
Display Storage settings: Click the Storage Settings button.
Display a system report: Click the System Report button.
Create a system report
You can find the following details about a Mac in a system report:
Information about the hardware that’s installed on or connected to it.
The computer’s network connections, including the active services, its Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, and the type and speed of the network connections.
The computer’s software, including the operating system, apps, and kernel extensions, along with the versions, modification dates, and locations of each software item.
To create a system report, follow these steps:
On the Mac, choose Apple menu > System Settings > General > in the sidebar.
Click About, then click System Report.
Note: You can also press and hold the Option key, then choose Apple menu > System Information to open the system report.
To view, print, save, or send the report to Apple, do any of the following:
See a longer report: Choose File > Show More Information. The report could be a few megabytes in size.
See a shorter report: Choose File > Show Less Information. The report includes most of the hardware and network information but leaves out most of the software information.
Print a system report: Choose File > Print.
Save a system report: Choose File > Save, then enter a name and choose a location for the report.
Send a system report to Apple: Choose File > Send to Apple. If you call Apple Support, you can assist the support technician by providing a copy of the system configuration.
To get information about a computer’s memory, use Activity Monitor.