I just got a Mac, what should I write down about it?
It can be useful to have this information handy when buying accessories for your Mac or troubleshooting it later. If you choose to record your passwords here, make sure to keep this book in a safe place.
| My Mac Hardware | ||
| Question | Answer | Notes |
| What kind of Mac do I have? | For example, a 13” MacBook Pro or 27” iMac | |
| How much memory (RAM) is installed in my Mac? | For example, 4 GB of RAM | |
| What kind of processor(s) does my Mac have? | For example, 2.4GHz Intel Core i5 | |
| How large is my Mac’s hard drive? | For example, 500 GB | |
| My Mac’s serial number is: | Check your sales receipt | |
| When was my Mac purchased? | Check your sales receipt | |
| My Mac OS X Software and My Apple ID | ||
| Question | Answer | Notes |
| What version of Mac OS X do I have installed currently? | How to check which version I have. | |
| In Mac OS X, my account name is: | If you don’t know, choose “System Preferences” from the Apple menu, then choose Accounts or Users & Groups | |
| My Mac OS X login password is: | Keep this in a safe place if you record your password here | |
| If my account is not an admin account, which account is an admin and what is its password? | Fill this in only if you aren’t using an administrator ac- count;; usually you will be the admin if you’re the owner of the computer | |
| Does this account use FileVault? | _____ Yes ______ No | If you don’t know, check the Security pane in System Preferences |
| My master password for this computer (if set) is: | To see if a master password has been set, check the Security pane in System Preferences | |
My Apple ID name is: | An Apple ID is used to purchase items from the iTunes and Mac App stores | |
| My Apple ID password is: | Keep this in a safe place if you record your password here | |
| Do I use Time Machine to back up my computer? | _____ Yes ______ No | |
| My Internet Connection (optional) | ||
| Question | Answer | Notes |
| Who is my Internet Service Provider (ISP)? | Such as Time Warner, Comcast, RoadRunner, EarthLink. | |
| What is my ISP’s support phone number? | What is my ISP’s support phone number? | |
| What is my ISP’s support website? | ||
| If I have an account with my ISP (to connect to the Internet), what is the user name and password: | This is common with DSL and dial- up accounts | |
| What type of equipment do I use to connect to the Internet via my ISP? | For example, do you use a modem/ router provided by your ISP? Do you use a third-party router or cable modem? Do you use an Apple AirPort base station? Do you connect wirelessly, via Ethernet, or both? | |
| If I usually connect wirelessly to a password-protected network, what is the wireless network’s name and password? | ||
Published November 17, 2011 4:09 PM
Last modified on November 17, 2011 4:22 PM
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