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![The Hardware specifications section of a System Report.](https://help.apple.com/assets/5C6B2545094622E11C6CE140/5C6B254B094622E11C6CE148/en_GB/910fb6108c1535c5d9408f5955080fd1.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/5C6B2545094622E11C6CE140/5C6B254B094622E11C6CE148/en_GB/de12e161f138d2b3069758787f19efa6.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/5C6B2545094622E11C6CE140/5C6B254B094622E11C6CE148/en_GB/ead38f38c45808f8c975a52f6fd33aaa.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/5C6B2545094622E11C6CE140/5C6B254B094622E11C6CE148/en_GB/3f2f29d4adaeba590b8fa1d3d88d6e62.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.