System Requirements

Compatibility

Cerebro Scan works on most Mac and Windows computers. Check the details below for your setup.

Mac
Mac
Apple.command launcher
✅macOS 10.15 Catalina
✅macOS 11 Big Sur
✅macOS 12 Monterey
✅macOS 13 Ventura
✅macOS 14 Sonoma
✅macOS 15 Sequoia
✅Intel Macs
✅Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3, M4)
✅MacBook, iMac, Mac Mini, Mac Pro
❌macOS 10.14 Mojave or older
Mac uses the built-in Python — nothing to install. Double-click Apple.command to launch.
Windows
Windows
Windows.exe launcher
✅Windows 11 (all editions)
✅Windows 10 (version 1903+)
✅64-bit systems
✅Intel and AMD processors
✅Laptops and desktop PCs
✅Surface devices
❌Windows 8.1 or older
❌32-bit systems
⚠️Heavily restricted corporate PCs — limited
Python is bundled on the USB — nothing to install. Double-click Windows.exe to launch.
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Feature Compatibility
Not all features work on every device or network
FeatureMacWindowsNotes
CPU, Memory, Storage✅✅Works on all supported devices
Network & Internet Info✅✅Works on all networks
Speed Test✅⚠️May be slower or blocked on work/corporate networks
Ping Test✅⚠️Some networks block ICMP ping — results may show "Failed"
Wi-Fi Passwords⚠️⚠️Requires admin access. Blocked on work/managed devices
Large File Finder✅⚠️May be slower on Windows HDDs; network drives excluded
Temperature Sensors⚠️⚠️Not all hardware exposes sensor data — normal if blank
GPU Info✅✅Integrated and dedicated GPUs supported
Battery Status✅✅Laptops only — shows "mains powered" on desktops
Network Device Scan✅✅Requires local network access (not on public/guest Wi-Fi)
Phone/Tablet QR View✅✅Requires phone on same Wi-Fi network as computer
Generate & Print Report✅✅Saves to Reports folder on USB
Wi-Fi Password Reveal⚠️⚠️Requires macOS/Windows authentication. May not work on managed devices
✅ Works reliably⚠️ May vary by device or network❌ Not supported
⚠️ For best results — use Cerebro Scan on a personal home computer (not a work or managed device), connected to your home Wi-Fi, with the charger plugged in on laptops.
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USB Connectors
Rotating dual connector — no adapter needed
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USB-A
Standard full-size USB — found on most Windows laptops, desktop PCs, monitors and USB hubs.
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USB-C
Modern slim USB — found on MacBooks, modern Windows laptops, iPads and newer desktop PCs.

The rotating connector means you can flip between USB-A and USB-C without any adapter. Just rotate the head to the connector that matches your port and plug in.

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Work or Corporate Computers

Some heavily restricted corporate, school, or institutional computers block USB executables by IT security policy. If Windows.exe is blocked on your work PC, a basic fallback is available — open Windows.html from the USB stick directly in Chrome. This provides limited diagnostics using browser APIs.

For full diagnostics including CPU, RAM, processes, GPU and network scanning, use Cerebro Scan on a personal home computer or laptop.

🌐 Browser Requirements

✅Google Chrome (recommended)
✅Microsoft Edge
✅Mozilla Firefox
✅Safari (Mac)
❌Internet Explorer

The dashboard opens in your default browser automatically. Google Chrome gives the best experience — it is recommended but not required.

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