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How to check PC and Mac hard drive health using built-in and third-party tools

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Checking the health of your computer's storage drives, whether traditional hard drives or Solid State Drives (SSDs), is crucial to prevent data loss. Both Windows and macOS offer built-in tools to assess drive health. Windows users can utilize Settings or PowerShell to check NVMe SSDs for remaining life and reliability, while macOS users can employ Disk Utility's First Aid for file system errors and S.M.A.R.T. status checks. For more in-depth analysis on both platforms, third-party applications like CrystalDiskInfo for Windows and DriveDx for macOS can provide detailed S.M.A.R.T. data and hardware diagnostics. AI

IMPACT Ensures data integrity and longevity for computing devices, indirectly supporting AI workflows.

RANK_REASON Guides on how to use software tools to check hardware health.

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Husain Parvez) ·

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  2. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Will Shanklin) ·

    How to check your MacBook's hard drive health

    Your MacBook's storage is vitally important. If your SSD or hard drive goes kaput without a backup, getting your files back can sometimes be impossible.

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