Most users own a computer with one of the Windows versions, most with Windows 10 today. In general, most people know how to use their computer and the functions that it offers us without any problem. Although there are some key aspects that every user should know about their computer. Since thanks to them we can be prepared in all kinds of situations.

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Important things you should know about your Windows computer

In this way, you have a better understanding of your Windows computer. Something that will surely be helpful if there is a problem with the computer or simply to increase your knowledge. What do we need to know about our team?

Windows version

A large portion of users can recognize which version of Windows they have installed simply by looking at the screen. But this is not something that can be said by everyone. In general, the user usually knows more or less what version is installed. But we also have a simple way of knowing exactly what version we have.

We can press Windows + R and a command opens. We simply have to type winver in it and hit enter. Then a window opens with information about your team. It will tell you what version of Windows you are using, in addition to the exact version (depending on the update you received last time). In this way we already know this information.

HDD

In this case there are two things we need to know about storage on our computer. We have to know how much free space we have and also what type it is, whether it is an SSD or a classic hard disk (HDD).

To know the amount of space we have available, we go to My Computer, there we will see that there is a list with different devices. Usually, if you haven't changed the name, the hard drive is usually the C: drive. By right-clicking on it we can enter properties and there we will see the space that we have free and occupied.

If what we want to know is the type of drive that we have in the computer, we can make use of a function that we have natively in Windows. It is the function called Defragment and optimize drives. You can write defragment in the search bar and the tool will appear. We click on it and simply search for our C: drive in that list. There we will see if it is an SSD or HDD in a very simple way.

Amount of RAM installed

Another important aspect to know the amount of RAM installed in the computer. A detail that allows us to know more about the capacity of the computer. Important to know how many programs we can run at the same time without the computer crashing.

To access this information we simply have to go to the task manager. Therefore we use the key combination Ctrl + Shift + Esc and the manager r opens. There, one of the tabs is performance. In this tab we find the information about the RAM of our computer. It will tell us how much we have installed and how much we are actually using.

Graphic card

This is an important detail for those users who use their Windows computer to play. For the rest of users it is not too important, although it is useful to know what type of graphics card we have on the computer.

In the task manager we have the possibility to see what graphics card we have installed in the computer. Therefore, we use the key combination Ctrl + Shift + Esc and once in the administrator we go to the performance tab. There we will see that one of the options is the graphics card or GPU. We click on it and we get all the information about our graphics card and the use that is made of it.

Serial number

Each Windows computer has its own serial number, which serves as a way to identify each model. Therefore, it can be useful information and it should be written somewhere. Since in the future we may need to use it. Because there are manufacturers that ask us for this number in some cases (Dell and HP, for example).

To do this we open a Run command, using the Windows + R key combination. In the window that opens on the screen we write cmd. Then a window like the one you can see below will open.

In this case, you can see that there is no serial number. It is something that happens quite frequently. In these cases, the most common is that there is a sticker on your computer that shows this serial number. It usually comes under the name serial, serial or serial number. There you will have that number.

Number of battery / charge cycles

For those with a Windows laptop it is extremely important information. Because the battery plays a determining role in our computer. Therefore, it is convenient to know the state of it and the cycles that our battery has had so far. So we can see if there is a problem or not.

We have to go to the start menu and type prompt, to use a command prompt. We will get a new window with the command line. We must then write the following: powercfg / batteryreport. This is a command to be executed. When we write it we have to give it enter and then we have already executed this command.

The next thing we have to do is go to the C: \ Windows \ System32 folder or the location where the generated HTML file has been saved. Since when executing this command, a report with the battery status has been generated. So we have to locate the file and run it in the browser. This will give us access to information about the state of the battery.

IP adress

Another important aspect to know on our Windows computer is the IP address. Something that is especially important when having to solve problems with the Internet connection. Since we have to know which direction is ours in order to carry out the process.

How can we know the IP address? We use the command prompt. We have to write a prompt on the screen and we will get said command. We click on it and a window opens. Next we must write ipconfig in this command line and hit enter. You will see how all the information about our connection comes out.

We must look where IPv4 comes out. There we will get the IP address of our team. So you can see that it is very easy to find this information, which will be of help to us in the future.

Screen resolution

Knowing the resolution of your screen is always useful, since we know what type of screen we have. Something that may be of importance in case we have a desktop computer and we are thinking of buying a new screen. In Windows 10 we have an easy way to check this information.

We can access this information in two different ways. We can write screen in the search bar that is in the start menu and then we get a screen configuration option. We click on it and we will get the screen options, among which the resolution.

We can also go to the system configuration. We go to the Windows 10 start menu and then click on the gear-shaped icon. Then we enter the system, the first option and there in the left column we click on the screen. In this way we arrive at the same place where the screen resolution comes out.

Windows administrator password

Finally, we find this detail of great importance. Especially since if we forget the password, having to recover it is a very difficult process. Therefore, you should always remember the password. Therefore, in this case, it is recommended to use a password manager. It is a safe, comfortable option that will prevent us from forgetting the password again. The option that gives us the most peace of mind at all times.

We hope this article helps you make better use of your Windows computer. In addition to knowing some important data or functions, which are surely helpful to us on more than one occasion.