You can figure out what type of computer you have by checking a few simple places in your system and on the device itself.

Quick Scoop

  • On Windows :
    • Press the Windows key and type System Information , then open it.
* In **System Summary** , look at:
  * **System Manufacturer** → brand (for example, Dell, HP, Lenovo).

  * **System Model** or **System SKU** → exact model name (for example, Latitude 3350, ThinkCentre M900).
  • On macOS (Mac) :
    • Click the Apple logo in the top-left → About This Mac.
    • The window shows the Mac type (for example, MacBook Air, iMac) and year/model identifier.

Step-by-step: Windows

  1. Press the Windows key on your keyboard.
  2. Start typing System Information and open the app.
  3. In System Summary , note:
    • System Manufacturer (the company that made your PC).
 * **System Model** (your computer’s model name/number).
  1. If you want even more detail (RAM, CPU, etc.), this window also lists:
    • Installed memory (RAM).
    • Processor type.
    • System type (for example, 64-bit).

Alternatively, you can check the sticker/label on the case or underside of a laptop; many prebuilt systems and laptops print the make, model, and sometimes serial number there.

Step-by-step: Mac

  1. Click the Apple logo at the top-left of the screen.
  2. Choose About This Mac.
  3. You’ll see:
    • The computer type (for example, MacBook Pro , Mac mini).
    • The chip (for example, M1, Intel Core i5).
    • The amount of memory (RAM).

If you still aren’t sure

If you tell what operating system you see when it turns on (Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, or something else) and whether it is a laptop or desktop, a more specific walkthrough can be given tailored to your device. Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.