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How do I find my current operating system on my MacBook Pro?
From the Apple menu in the corner of your screen, choose About This Mac. You should see the macOS name, such as macOS Big Sur, followed by its version number. If you need to know the build number as well, click the version number to see it.
Why does my Macbook Pro think I’m in a different city?
Your geographical location is determined from an Apple database of Wi-Fi Routers that have been seen by GPS-capable devices such as iPhones, and reported to Apple more than once.
How can I find out if I have a MacBook Pro?
Use this information to find out which MacBook Pro you have, and where it fits in the history of MacBook Pro. Your Mac provides several tools to help you identify it. The simplest is About This Mac, available by choosing About This Mac from the Apple () menu in the upper-left corner of your screen.
Can a MacBook Pro run a newer version of OS?
There is a point beyond which older Macs cannot run newer versions of the OS. In that case, put on “the last version that WILL run”, and be done with it. If you need “more modern than that”, it’s time to be shopping for a newer Mac. Since you’re new at this, you would best tell us the exact model.
How can I tell if my iMac is an iMac?
Your Mac provides several tools to help you identify it. The simplest is About This Mac, available by choosing About This Mac from the Apple menu in the upper-left corner of your screen. The other is the System Information app. Learn how to use these tools to identify your Mac.
What to do when your MacBook Pro is connected to an external display?
When your computer is connected to an external display, high-performance graphics remain on until you disconnect the display. If you want to use the higher-performance discrete graphics processor at all times, choose Apple menu > System Preferences and click Energy Saver. Then deselect the automatic graphics switching checkbox.