diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
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+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
@@ -8,7 +8,9 @@ assignees: ''
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 **Describe the bug**
-Is this a bug or a question? Questions and tech support inquiries should be directed to the "Discussions" section where your question may already be answered. If it's a bug, provide a clear and concise description of what the bug is here.
+PLEASE FILL THIS FORM OUT ENTIRELY for a response. 
+
+Is this a bug or a question? Questions and tech support inquiries should be directed to the "Discussions" section where your question may already be answered. If it's a bug, provide a clear and concise description of what the bug is here. 
 
 **To Reproduce**
 Steps to reproduce the behavior:
@@ -24,6 +26,7 @@ A clear and concise description of what you expected to happen.
 If applicable, add screenshots to help explain your problem.
 
 **Platform (please complete the following information):**
+ - Hardware: [e.g. Raspberry Pi 3, Windows PC, Macbook M1] 
  - OS: [e.g. Raspberry Pi OS, OSX]
  - OS version: [e.g. Raspberry pi Debian Bullseye 64-bit / 32-bit]
  - Browser [e.g. chrome, safari]