docs(system-info): Update system information for 2025

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+To get system information on your macOS, you can use several built-in tools and commands. Here are some methods to retrieve various types of system information:
+
+### 1. **System Information Utility**
+The System Information app provides a comprehensive overview of your Mac's hardware and software.
+
+- Open **Spotlight Search** by pressing `Cmd + Space` and type "System Information," then press Enter.
+- Alternatively, you can open it from the **Apple menu** > **About This Mac** > **System Report**.
+
+### 2. **About This Mac**
+This provides a quick overview of your Mac's specifications.
+
+- Click the **Apple menu** in the top-left corner of the screen.
+- Select **About This Mac**. This will show basic information like the macOS version, processor, memory, and serial number.
+
+### 3. **Terminal Commands**
+You can use the Terminal to get detailed system information using various commands.
+
+- Open **Terminal** from `Applications` > `Utilities` > `Terminal` or by searching for it in Spotlight.
+
+#### Basic System Information
+```sh
+system_profiler SPHardwareDataType
+```
+
+#### Detailed System Information
+```sh
+system_profiler
+```
+
+#### CPU Information
+```sh
+sysctl -n machdep.cpu.brand_string
+```
+
+#### Memory Information
+```sh
+sysctl hw.memsize
+```
+
+#### Disk Usage
+```sh
+df -h
+```
+
+#### Network Information
+```sh
+ifconfig
+```
+
+#### Battery Information (for laptops)
+```sh
+pmset -g batt
+```
+
+#### List of Installed Software
+```sh
+ls /Applications
+```
+
+#### macOS Version
+```sh
+sw_vers
+```
+
+#### User Information
+```sh
+id
+```
+
+#### List of Running Processes
+```sh
+ps aux
+```
+
+#### List of Installed Brew Packages
+```sh
+brew list
+```
+
+#### List of Installed Pip Packages
+```sh
+pip list
+```
+
+#### List of Installed Gem Packages
+```sh
+gem list
+```
+
+### 4. **Activity Monitor**
+This app provides real-time information about your Mac's CPU, memory, energy, disk, and network usage.
+
+- Open **Activity Monitor** from `Applications` > `Utilities` > `Activity Monitor` or by searching for it in Spotlight.
+
+### 5. **Disk Utility**
+This app provides information about your storage devices.
+
+- Open **Disk Utility** from `Applications` > `Utilities` > `Disk Utility` or by searching for it in Spotlight.
+
+### 6. **Third-Party Tools**
+There are also third-party applications like **iStat Menus** and **CoconutBattery** that provide detailed system information and monitoring capabilities.
+
+By using these methods, you can gather a wide range of system information on your macOS.