System Profiler

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Macintosh

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The System Profiler on Mac OS X displays precise data on hardware, networking, and software. This includes Applications, Audio, Bluetooth, Firewall, Fonts, Graphics, Logs, Memory, USB, and Wireless settings.

Accessing the Profiler

There are two methods of accessing the System Profiler.

1. Go to Apple, then "About This Mac". Click "More Info ..."
2. Go to the Utilities folder, and double-click the System Profiler icon.

Modes

In System Profiler, users can choose three different modes to view data. Go to View, then select Mini Profile, Basic Profile, or Full Profile. When troubleshooting problems, be sure the Full Profile is selected. This view is also the system default.

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