How To Check Mac Mini Hardware Specs (macOS Big Sur) [Tutorial]
5How To Check Mac Mini Hardware Specs (macOS Big Sur) [Tutorial]
There are many reasons why you might need to know exactly what components are inside your Mac. Perhaps you're thinking of buying a new game, app or accessory and you want to check whether it's compatible or if your Mac has enough power to run it. Or you may be thinking about selling your Mac, in which case you may also want to know which processor it is using, and how much RAM is inside. You may also want to identify which Mac it is and what year the model is from, in which case, read: How to find out which Mac you have.
It can be difficult to remember which MacBook model you own, given that Apple doesn't give them very distinct names. Do you have a "Mid 2010" or "Early 2011" machine? What type of processor do you have? Is it even possible to upgrade your RAM?
This tutorial will apply for MacBook Pro, Air, Mini's running the macOS operating system. This tutorial was performed on a macOS Big Sur system.