How to Check Your Computer's Hardware Components

Ever wondered what your computer has under the hood so to speak? Well, Windows 7 has a shortcut tool that allows you to see what's inside the box.

1. Press the Windows Key+R
2. In the Run Box, type MSINFO32.EXE
3. Click the OK button. Then the System Information window will open.

If you click on the + sign in the left hand section, it will show you additional details about each component.

The Device Manager in Windows 7 will show you a lot of very useful information. Just take a look around the Device Manager for yourself and see what you learn.