How to View All Connected Devices on Your Laptop

Learn how to see all devices on your laptop using Device Manager on Windows and System Information on macOS.

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To see all devices on your laptop, open Device Manager. On Windows, press Win + X and select Device Manager. It will display a list of all connected hardware, including network adapters, USB devices, and more. On macOS, open System Information by clicking the Apple menu > About This Mac > System Report. This tool provides a detailed overview of system hardware and connected devices.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is Device Manager used for? Device Manager is a Windows utility that allows users to view and manage hardware devices connected to their computer.
  2. How do I find System Information on macOS? Click the Apple menu, select 'About This Mac', then click 'System Report' to access detailed hardware and device information.
  3. Can I see USB devices using Device Manager? Yes, Device Manager displays all connected USB devices along with other hardware types.
  4. Is there a way to update device drivers? Yes, you can update device drivers through Device Manager by right clicking on a device and selecting 'Update Driver'.

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