Article updated on January 24, 2021 by Byothe
Whether you're simply looking for information about your computer or trying to help a friend with their PC, it's helpful to be able to easily find basic information about your machine. While there are many ways to find this information, there are plenty of websites that make it easy to find it without having to be a computer expert!
So here are three websites that you can quickly check out at any time to get information about your machine, or that you can have a friend visit when you're helping them over the phone.
Information about your web browser
If you're not sure which browser (or browser version) you're using, a quick visit to WhatIsMyBrowser lets you know. Additionally, the site also shows you whether the browser is up to date, as well as the status of JavaScript, Flash, and other browser plug-ins and settings.
If you would like to share this information with a friend, the site includes a unique URL that can be sent to the person providing you with technical support.
By the way, what is your operating system?
If you are computer literate, this question may seem absurd, but some people don't care at all and don't know where to find the information...
WhatsMyOS is a website that will try to determine what your operating system is and what version it is.
But as it is not always easy to have reliable information on this side with only the information returned by your web browser, the site also explains how to find the information on most operating systems!
Know your IP address
Your IP address is like your identification number on the web. This is information that can be useful in case of problems with the Internet or with a local network (in particular).
Many websites will allow you to instantly find your public IP address; for example, My IP or IP Chicken.
What other websites do you find useful for gathering information about your computer or helping people remotely? Let us know in the comments below!
