Check laptop specs

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Open Start
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Open Settings
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Click System. This laptop-shaped icon is in the upper-left side of the window.
  • Method 2
    Method 2 of 3:
    Using Device Manager on Windows

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      Expand the hardware category. Double-click the hardware category, or click the "expand"
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      Review the list of hardware components. Depending on your selected category, you may see anywhere from one hardware item to upward of 10; double-click an item to view its properties.
      • Make sure you don't uninstall or disable anything in Device Manager without explicit instruction on how to do so, as accidental uninstallation can cause your computer to stop working.
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    Method 3
    Method 3 of 3:
    Using the Apple Menu on Mac

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      Select a hardware item to check. You will see a list of your Mac's hardware components below the Hardware heading; clicking on will display its specifications in the System Report window's right-hand pane.
      • For example: if you want to check your graphics card's model, click Graphics/Displays.
      • You'd click Memory to get a better look at your Mac's RAM.
      • To view the processor's specifications, click the Hardware heading.
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