How to check your Mac specifications
Select the Apple Icon located in the Menu Bar at the top left of your screen and select “About this Mac.”
macOS version
- Find the number listed in the Version section
Processor
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If you have an Intel-based Mac, your processor will specify that it is Intel.
- If you have a M-series Mac, your chip will specify itself as an M1 or M2 chip.
Memory
- Find the number of gigabytes (GB) listed in the Memory section
Hard Disk Drive
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Click the “Storage” tab to make sure you meet the space requirement.
- If you have 256GB hard drive, your computer will list ~250GB as the total usable space.
- If you have 512GB hard drive, your computer will list ~499GB as the total usable space.
- If you need to know how much free space you have to install a program, note the amount of space listed as available.