For some computer users the make and model of their central processing unit is common knowledge. In fact, some people know this information better than their name and address. However, for other computer users this information is a foreign concept to them. They have no idea what processor or CPU type they have or what the speed is.

While this type of information isn’t something that people will need to know for daily purposes it is important. Specific computer programs and applications require a minimum computer processing unit and processor speed. Without knowing what processor or CPU your computer has you could purchase a wide number of computer programs that won’t work on your computer system. Luckily, there is a quick and easy way to check what type of CPU your computer has. Here is how to do it.

For Windows Users

Step 1. Start by clicking the start button that is located in the bottom left corner of your screen.

Step 2. A menu will pop-up on your computer screen. There will be an option titled computer. You will need to right-click on the option computer.

Step 3. A dialog box will pop-up next. Inside the dialog box there will be various options. Choose the option properties. A box will pop-up that gives you all the information that you need for your CPU. This information will give you processor type, make, model and the speed that you have.

For Linux Users

For Linux users you will simply type in the command prompt “less/proc/cpuinfo” this will give you the information that you want.

For MAC users.

Mac users will need to click on the Start button. From the start they will select Run. In the run prompt box type “msinfo32″. Select OK. You will be given some options choose the system summary and you will have all the information that you are looking for.