Your OS name comes from the user agent plus platform hints, and any device-info page shows it at the top of the report.
Short answer
Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Linux and ChromeOS each leave distinct UA markers In practice, open the linked tool below and compare your live values with the explanations that follow.
How it works
How to Find Your Operating System comes down to reading documented browser signals and interpreting them honestly — including when the browser withholds them.
- Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Linux and ChromeOS each leave distinct UA markers
- iPads in desktop mode may report macOS — check touch and screen clues
- Client hints confirm the platform in Chromium
At a glance
| Signal | What you learn |
|---|---|
| Browser report | Live values for this device right now |
| Withheld fields | Privacy protections, not hardware faults |
| Best next step | Use the related tool to verify your own setup |
Practical steps
- Open the related tool and note the highlighted rows.
- Compare them with the points above.
- If something looks off, check zoom, extensions and private mode, then retest.
Try it live: open the related checker and see your own values.
FAQ
Why does my iPad say macOS?
Desktop-mode Safari sends a Mac-like user agent. Turn desktop mode off, or check the touch-screen signal for the real answer.
Related reading
Bottom line: Client hints confirm the platform in Chromium When in doubt, trust the live tool over memory — browsers change, and support varies by browser.