{"id":848,"date":"2021-01-14T22:07:19","date_gmt":"2021-01-14T22:07:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.insanelymac.com\/blog\/?p=848"},"modified":"2025-07-08T13:33:43","modified_gmt":"2025-07-08T13:33:43","slug":"best-apps-to-test-mac-hard-drive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-apps-to-test-mac-hard-drive\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Apps to Check Mac Hard Drive Health"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-apps-to-test-mac-hard-drive\/#best_mac_hard_drive_testing_software_summary\" title=\"Best Mac Hard Drive Testing Software Summary\">Best Mac Hard Drive Testing Software Summary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-apps-to-test-mac-hard-drive\/#why_should_you_test_your_macs_disks\" title=\"Why Should You Test Your Mac\u2019s Disks?\">Why Should You Test Your Mac\u2019s Disks?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-apps-to-test-mac-hard-drive\/#how_to_check_hard_drive_health_on_a_mac\" title=\"How to Check Hard Drive Health on a Mac\">How to Check Hard Drive Health on a Mac<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-apps-to-test-mac-hard-drive\/#features_to_look_for_in_apps_to_check_mac_hard_drive_health\" title=\"Features to Look for in Apps to Check Mac Hard Drive Health\">Features to Look for in Apps to Check Mac Hard Drive Health<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-apps-to-test-mac-hard-drive\/#8_apps_that_perform_a_mac_hard_drive_test\" title=\"8 Apps That Perform a Mac Hard Drive Test\">8 Apps That Perform a Mac Hard Drive Test<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-apps-to-test-mac-hard-drive\/#1_disk_utility%e2%80%8b\" title=\"1. Disk Utility\u200b\">1. Disk Utility\u200b<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-apps-to-test-mac-hard-drive\/#2_disk_drill_disk_health_tool%e2%80%8b\" title=\"2.\u00a0Disk Drill Disk Health Tool\u200b\">2.\u00a0Disk Drill Disk Health Tool\u200b<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-apps-to-test-mac-hard-drive\/#3_cleanmymac%e2%80%8b\" title=\"3.\u00a0CleanMyMac\u200b\">3.\u00a0CleanMyMac\u200b<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-apps-to-test-mac-hard-drive\/#4_mac_cleaner%e2%80%8b\" title=\"4. Mac Cleaner\u200b\">4. Mac Cleaner\u200b<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-apps-to-test-mac-hard-drive\/#5_blackmagic_disk_speed_test%e2%80%8b\" title=\"5. Blackmagic Disk Speed Test\u200b\">5. Blackmagic Disk Speed Test\u200b<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-apps-to-test-mac-hard-drive\/#6_drivedx%e2%80%8b\" title=\"6.\u00a0DriveDx\u200b\">6.\u00a0DriveDx\u200b<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-apps-to-test-mac-hard-drive\/#7_istat_menus%e2%80%8b\" title=\"7.\u00a0iStat Menus\u200b\">7.\u00a0iStat Menus\u200b<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-apps-to-test-mac-hard-drive\/#8_cleanmydrive_2%e2%80%8b\" title=\"8.\u00a0CleanMyDrive 2\u200b\">8.\u00a0CleanMyDrive 2\u200b<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-apps-to-test-mac-hard-drive\/#summary\" title=\"Summary\">Summary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-apps-to-test-mac-hard-drive\/#faq\" title=\"FAQ\">FAQ<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-apps-to-test-mac-hard-drive\/#how_do_i_check_the_health_of_my_hard_drive_on_a_mac\" title=\"How do I check the health of my hard drive on a Mac?\">How do I check the health of my hard drive on a Mac?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-apps-to-test-mac-hard-drive\/#how_do_i_check_the_health_of_my_macs_ssd\" title=\"How do I check the health of my Mac\u2019s SSD?\">How do I check the health of my Mac\u2019s SSD?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-apps-to-test-mac-hard-drive\/#how_do_i_know_if_my_imac_hard_drive_is_failing\" title=\"How do I know if my iMac hard drive is failing?\">How do I know if my iMac hard drive is failing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-apps-to-test-mac-hard-drive\/#what_are_the_signs_of_a_failing_hard_drive_on_a_mac\" title=\"What are the signs of a failing hard drive on a Mac?\">What are the signs of a failing hard drive on a Mac?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-apps-to-test-mac-hard-drive\/#how_can_i_fix_my_hard_drives_health\" title=\"How can I fix my hard drive\u2019s health?\">How can I fix my hard drive\u2019s health?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-apps-to-test-mac-hard-drive\/#how_do_i_run_a_diagnostic_test_on_my_mac\" title=\"How do I run a diagnostic test on my Mac?\">How do I run a diagnostic test on my Mac?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Your Mac\u2019s hard drive is one of its most essential components. A failing hard drive can turn your high-performance Mac into nothing more than an expensive decoration. Learning how to check hard drive health on your Mac is essential to prevent data loss and maintain system performance. Many tools and utilities are designed to help you maintain the health of your hard drive. In this article, we are going to look at the best software solutions for checking disk health on your Mac so you can find the right app for your situation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"best_mac_hard_drive_testing_software_summary\"><\/span>Best Mac Hard Drive Testing Software Summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"table_wrapper\"><p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Evaluation criteria<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Software<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\ud83d\udc97\u00a0Best overall<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"#drivedx\">DriveDx<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\ud83c\udf21\ufe0f Best for S.M.A.R.T. monitoring<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"#disk-drill\">Disk Drill<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u2699\ufe0f Best for repairing disks<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"#disk-utility\">Disk Utility<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\ud83d\udcc9 Best for speed testing<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"#blackmagic-disk-speed-test\">Blackmagic Disk Speed Test<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Best additional features<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"#disk-drill\">Disk Drill<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\ud83d\udcca Best disk statistics<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"#istat-menu\">iStat Menu<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\ud83d\udcbd Best for freeing disk space<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"#cleanmydrive-2\">CleanMyDrive 2<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why_should_you_test_your_macs_disks\"><\/span>Why Should You Test Your Mac\u2019s Disks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Having a well-performing hard disk drive (HDD) or solid-state drive (SSD) is a critical factor in the overall performance and functionality of your Mac. A disk in poor health can result in slower system response time and can eventually lead to data loss. The worst-case scenario is that your drive fails completely and you cannot start your computer.<\/p>\n<p>Testing your Mac\u2019s disks regularly can give you an indication when the device is not performing optimally. You may also want to test the drive to determine the extent of damage or corruption if you start to experience issues like missing files. It is foolish to ignore any signs that your disk may be acting up. Failure to act quickly may lead to a data loss situation that could have been avoided with some preemptive actions.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_check_hard_drive_health_on_a_mac\"><\/span>How to Check Hard Drive Health on a Mac<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are multiple ways to check the hard drive health on your Mac. You can scan the disk on your Mac to determine if there are any errors or bad sectors on the device with a Mac HDD tester like Disk Utility using a simple procedure.<\/p>\n<p><b>Follow next steps for Checking Hard Drive Health on Mac:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open\u00a0<b>Disk Utility,<\/b> found within the \/Applications\/Utilities folder.<\/li>\n<li>Select the disk from the available devices.<\/li>\n<li>Click on\u00a0<b>First Aid<\/b> to check your drive for errors.<img fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12502\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/run-first-aid.jpg\" alt=\"run first aid in disk utility\" width=\"2249\" height=\"1176\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Click on \u201cRun\u201d in the lower right corner.<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12495\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/confirm-first-aid.jpg\" alt=\"confirm first aid run\" width=\"2249\" height=\"1176\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Disk Utility will report on the status of the drive and attempt to fix errors.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>You can also run monitoring software that provides real-time information regarding your disks and alerts you to impending issues. Some of the tools we have looked at generate warnings while others require you to review the details manually to determine the state of your drives. Both approaches are valid, and one may work better for your specific needs.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"features_to_look_for_in_apps_to_check_mac_hard_drive_health\"><\/span>Features to Look for in Apps to Check Mac Hard Drive Health<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Choosing the right app to monitor your Mac&#8217;s hard drive health requires you to consider several essential features that enhance functionality and user experience. Here are the key features you should look for:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b>S.M.A.R.T. monitoring:<\/b> Choose apps that incorporate Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T.). This feature provides preemptive warnings about potential drive failures, helping you address problems before they escalate.<\/li>\n<li><b>Disk repair tools:<\/b> These tools should allow you to correct errors and repair file systems, enabling proactive maintenance and issue resolution directly through the app.<\/li>\n<li><b>User-friendly interface:<\/b> The application should be straightforward and easy to navigate, enabling users of all technical levels to effectively utilize its features.<\/li>\n<li><b>Detailed diagnostics:<\/b> Look for apps that offer comprehensive reports and diagnostics. These insights help you manage your hard drive\u2019s health more proactively and make timely upgrades.<\/li>\n<li><b>Data recovery solutions:<\/b> Seek features that support file recovery and disk cloning, which are invaluable for retrieving important data after accidental deletions or severe disk damage.<\/li>\n<li><b>Consistent updates and support:<\/b> Make sure the app receives regular updates to support the latest macOS versions and hardware changes. Reliable customer support is crucial for resolving any issues you encounter.<\/li>\n<li><b>Minimal performance impact:<\/b> Find apps that operate efficiently in the background, minimizing resource consumption and avoiding any slowdowns in system performance during their operation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Apps to Check Mac Hard Drive Health Testing Statistics:<\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"table_wrapper\"><p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Number of Software tested on Mac:<\/td>\n<td>8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>How long we test tools:<\/td>\n<td>1 month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>OS version:<\/td>\n<td>macOS Sequoia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>S.M.A.R.T. Technology:<\/td>\n<td>Yes\/No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_apps_that_perform_a_mac_hard_drive_test\"><\/span>8 Apps That Perform a Mac Hard Drive Test<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here\u2019s an overview of eight apps that you can use to check hard drive health on a Mac. They don\u2019t all have the same level of functionality and some are more useful for specific issues you may be experiencing with your Mac\u2019s disks.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"disk-utility\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_disk_utility%e2%80%8b\"><\/span>1. <a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/guide\/disk-utility\/repair-a-storage-device-dskutl1040\/20.0\/mac\/11.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Disk Utility<\/a>\u200b<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>S.M.A.R.T. Technology:<\/b> Yes (internal drives) | <b>Speed:<\/b>\u00a0Good\u00a0|\u00a0<b>System requirements: <\/b>Installed as part of macOS from Mac OS X 10.0\u00a0|\u00a0<b>Main Function:<\/b>\u00a0disk repair and verification<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12498\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/disk-utility-mac.jpg\" alt=\"disk utility on mac\" width=\"2375\" height=\"1281\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Overview:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Disk Utility is a built-in macOS app that can be used to perform a variety of tasks on your Mac\u2019s disks. The First Aid function in Disk Utility checks for errors and makes repairs under certain circumstances. Disk Utility cannot fix all disk problems and may deliver a report that indicates your disk will soon fail. If that is the case, backup your data as soon as possible and consider replacing the drive.<\/p>\n<p><b>Key Features:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Disk formatting and partitioning;<\/li>\n<li>Erase disks;<\/li>\n<li>Displaying disk information such as capacity and S.M.A.R.T. status.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"frame_border frame_border--dashed frame_border--gray\"><div class=\"sc_list--container\"><div class=\"sc_list--left_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pros:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Free with macOS<\/li>\n<li>Supported by Apple<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list cons_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Cons:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Limited monitoring capability<\/li>\n<li>S.M.A.R.T. by default works only for internal drives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list--right_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pricing_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pricing plans:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Free tool included as part of your macOS installation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><a role=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-download--sc\" href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/guide\/disk-utility\/repair-a-storage-device-dskutl1040\/20.0\/mac\/11.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow external noopener\">\r\n<i class=\"fas fa-arrow-down\"><\/i>\r\n<span>User Guide<\/span>\r\n<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"disk-drill\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_disk_drill_disk_health_tool%e2%80%8b\"><\/span>2.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/help\/monitor-smart-status-disk-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Disk Drill Disk Health Tool<\/a>\u200b<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>S.M.A.R.T. Technology:<\/b>\u00a0Yes\u00a0|<b>\u00a0Speed:<\/b> Excellent | <b>System requirements:<\/b> Runs on Mac OS X 10.5 and later | <b>Main Function:<\/b>\u00a0S.M.A.R.T. monitoring and data recovery<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12496\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/disk-drill-smart-monitoring-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Disk Drill Disk Health Tool\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1661\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Overview:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Disk Drill is data recovery software that can also check SSD and HDD health on your Mac. You can choose to have Disk Drill monitor the state of your SSD drive and display warning messages if it detects problems. You can activate continuous disk monitoring, which will be displayed in the menu bar and notify you when the disk is overheating or critically full, etc.<\/p>\n<p><b>Key Features:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Recover lost and deleted data;<\/li>\n<li>Works with internal and external drives;<\/li>\n<li>Free data protection tools;<\/li>\n<li>Find duplicate files;<\/li>\n<li>Shred data;<\/li>\n<li>Create byte-level backups for drive protection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"frame_border frame_border--dashed frame_border--gray\"><div class=\"sc_list--container\"><div class=\"sc_list--left_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pros:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Extensive data recovery and protection tools<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list cons_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Cons:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Limited disk monitoring capability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list--right_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pricing_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pricing plans:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Free tool included as part of Disk Drill\u2019s trial download. A full license for the Pro version of Disk Drill for data recovery is $89<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><a role=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-download--sc\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/downloads.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow external noopener\">\r\n<i class=\"fas fa-arrow-down\"><\/i>\r\n<span>Free Download<\/span>\r\n<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"cleanmymac\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_cleanmymac%e2%80%8b\"><\/span>3.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/macpaw.com\/cleanmymac\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CleanMyMac<\/a>\u200b<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>S.M.A.R.T. Technology:<\/b>\u00a0No |\u00a0<b>Speed:<\/b>\u00a0Good\u00a0|\u00a0<b>System requirements: <\/b>macOS 11 and higher\u00a0|\u00a0<b>Main Function:<\/b> verify the startup disk and free disk space<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12493\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/clean-my-mac-x.jpg\" alt=\"clean my mac\" width=\"2555\" height=\"1516\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Overview:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>CleanMyMac is designed to remove temporary and junk files from your Mac\u2019s hard drive to give you more space and increase your computer\u2019s response speed. The tool will inform you when there are files that can be removed and let you know how much space you can save by performing a disk cleaning.<\/p>\n<p><b>Key Features:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Removes browsing history to protect privacy;<\/li>\n<li>Find and remove malware.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"frame_border frame_border--dashed frame_border--gray\"><div class=\"sc_list--container\"><div class=\"sc_list--left_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pros:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Find and remove duplicates and similar photos<\/li>\n<li>App uninstaller feature<\/li>\n<li>Includes Mac&#8217;s memory control and CPU load<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list cons_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Cons:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Requires a subscription or an expensive one-time purchase<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list--right_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pricing_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pricing plans:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Free trial available<\/li>\n<li>A yearly subscription for one Mac is $47.40<\/li>\n<li>The one-time purchase costs $119.95<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><a role=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-download--sc\" href=\"https:\/\/macpaw.com\/cleanmymac\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow external noopener\">\r\n<i class=\"fas fa-arrow-down\"><\/i>\r\n<span>Free Download<\/span>\r\n<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"powermymac\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_mac_cleaner%e2%80%8b\"><\/span>4. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techycub.com\/mac-cleaner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mac Cleaner<\/a>\u200b<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>S.M.A.R.T. Technology:<\/b>\u00a0No |\u00a0<b>Speed:<\/b>\u00a0Good\u00a0|\u00a0<b>System requirements:<\/b> macOS 10.13+ | <b>Main Function:<\/b> freeing disk space<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12501\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/mac-cleaner.jpg\" alt=\"Mac Cleaner\" width=\"2494\" height=\"1520\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Overview:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Mac Cleaner is a multi-purpose tool that can help free up valuable disk space for more effective use of your storage devices. It can also monitor various aspects of your Mac such as memory and CPU utilization. In addition to the cleaning functions, it also has the ability to securely delete files so that they are unrecoverable in any way.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Optimize Mac for \u043caximum device performance;<\/li>\n<li>Completely shred unnecessary apps;<\/li>\n<li>Find duplicates and similar images.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"frame_border frame_border--dashed frame_border--gray\"><div class=\"sc_list--container\"><div class=\"sc_list--left_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pros:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Can free up RAM<\/li>\n<li>Clear system, apps, and iTunes caches<\/li>\n<li>Uninstalls applications with one click<\/li>\n<li>Finds duplicate files<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list--right_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pricing_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pricing plans:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Free trial available<\/li>\n<li>$9.95\/month<\/li>\n<li>$24.95\/year<\/li>\n<li>$59.95 for a lifetime license<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><a role=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-download--sc\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fonedog.com\/powermymac\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow external noopener\">\r\n<i class=\"fas fa-arrow-down\"><\/i>\r\n<span>Free Download<\/span>\r\n<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"blackmagic-disk-speed-test\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_blackmagic_disk_speed_test%e2%80%8b\"><\/span>5. <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/blackmagic-disk-speed-test\/id425264550?mt=12\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blackmagic Disk Speed Test<\/a>\u200b<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>S.M.A.R.T. Technology:<\/b> No | <b>Speed:<\/b> Excellent | <b>System requirements:<\/b> macOS 10.13.0 or later | <b>Main Function:<\/b> testing disk read\/write speed<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12497\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/disk-speed-test.jpg\" alt=\"Blackmagic Disk Speed Test\" width=\"2270\" height=\"1559\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Overview:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>If you work with large video files, the read and write speed of your hard disk can be vitally important. This tool is a single function application that tests the speed at which your disk is operating. You can continuously monitor if you desire to see if performance is impacted over time.<\/p>\n<div class=\"frame_border frame_border--dashed frame_border--gray\"><div class=\"sc_list--container\"><div class=\"sc_list--left_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pros:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Strictly a disk read\/write speed monitoring tool<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list--right_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pricing_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pricing plans:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Free from the Mac App Store<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><a role=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-download--sc\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/blackmagic-disk-speed-test\/id425264550?mt=12\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow external noopener\">\r\n<i class=\"fas fa-arrow-down\"><\/i>\r\n<span>Free Download<\/span>\r\n<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"drivedx\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_drivedx%e2%80%8b\"><\/span>6.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/binaryfruit.com\/drivedx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DriveDx<\/a>\u200b<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>S.M.A.R.T. Technology:<\/b>\u00a0Yes |\u00a0<b>Speed:<\/b>\u00a0Good\u00a0|\u00a0<b>System requirements:<\/b> Mac OS X 10.9 or later | <b>Main Function:<\/b> disk diagnostics and monitoring<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12499\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/drive-dx.jpg\" alt=\"drive dx\" width=\"2187\" height=\"1447\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Overview:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>DriveDx offers real-time disk monitoring that is designed to alert you before your HDD or SSD fails. The tool provides key metrics regarding the health and performance of your drives to let you know when problems occur. It uses different algorithms to perform a more complete assessment of the state of HDD or SSD drives.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Includes self-tests for HDD or SSD;<\/li>\n<li>You can enable the drive free space monitoring feature.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"frame_border frame_border--dashed frame_border--gray\"><div class=\"sc_list--container\"><div class=\"sc_list--left_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pros:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Automated email reports<\/li>\n<li>Modern and intuitive user-interface<\/li>\n<li>Early warning system for drive problems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list--right_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pricing_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pricing plans:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Free trial, $19.99 for a personal license<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><a role=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-download--sc\" href=\"https:\/\/binaryfruit.com\/drivedx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow external noopener\">\r\n<i class=\"fas fa-arrow-down\"><\/i>\r\n<span>Free Download<\/span>\r\n<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"istat-menu\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_istat_menus%e2%80%8b\"><\/span>7.\u00a0iStat Menus\u200b<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>S.M.A.R.T. Technology:<\/b>\u00a0Yes |\u00a0<b>Speed:<\/b>\u00a0Good\u00a0|\u00a0<b>System requirements:<\/b> macOS 11 or later | <b>Main Function:<\/b> detailed disk monitoring<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12500\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/istat-menu.jpg\" alt=\"istat menu\" width=\"2116\" height=\"1490\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Overview:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>iStat Menu is a full-featured monitoring application that can check the disk on a Mac as well as perform many other diagnostic activities. It displays free and used disk space, S.M.A.R.T. status, and provides statistics on disk I\/O. The tool gives you an impressive array of information regarding the health of your Mac\u2019s disk and about the system in general.<\/p>\n<p><b>Key Features:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Monitor CPU and GPU usage;<\/li>\n<li>Memory and network statistics;<\/li>\n<li>Customizable notifications for many aspects of your Mac.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"frame_border frame_border--dashed frame_border--gray\"><div class=\"sc_list--container\"><div class=\"sc_list--left_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pros:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Provides extensive system information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list cons_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Cons:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>It may be too complex for novice users<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list--right_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pricing_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pricing plans:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>14-day trial version available<\/li>\n<li>$9.99\/month subscription<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><a role=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-download--sc\" href=\"https:\/\/bjango.com\/mac\/istatmenus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow external noopener\">\r\n<i class=\"fas fa-arrow-down\"><\/i>\r\n<span>Buy Now<\/span>\r\n<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"cleanmydrive-2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_cleanmydrive_2%e2%80%8b\"><\/span>8.\u00a0CleanMyDrive 2\u200b<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>S.M.A.R.T. Technology:\u00a0<\/b>No |\u00a0<b>Speed:<\/b>\u00a0Good\u00a0|\u00a0<b>System requirements:<\/b> macOS 10.13 or later | <b>Main Function:<\/b> freeing up disk space<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12494\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cleanmydrive2.jpg\" alt=\"CleanMyDrive 2\" width=\"1849\" height=\"854\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Overview:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>This tool does exactly what its name implies. It keeps your drive free of junk and unnecessary files that reduce your storage capacity and slow down your computer. You can use this app to clean your Mac\u2019s internal or external drives. Handcrafted icons for each drive make it easier to view and determine which one is having issues. Unfortunately, the developer has stopped further development of the application, but you can still download it freely.<\/p>\n<p><b>Key Features:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Copy files to any drive by dragging them into the app;<\/li>\n<li>Clean up drives from junk manually or automatically;<\/li>\n<li>Eject multiple drives with a single click.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"frame_border frame_border--dashed frame_border--gray\"><div class=\"sc_list--container\"><div class=\"sc_list--left_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pros_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pros:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Powerful freeware tool<\/li>\n<li>Monitor free space on your Mac<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list cons_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Cons:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>No disk health monitoring<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sc_list--right_column\"><div class=\"sc_list pricing_list\"><div class=\"sc_list-title\">Pricing plans:<\/div><div class=\"sc_list-text\">\n<ul>\n<li>Free app<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"summary\"><\/span>Summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The collection of tools and applications we have presented covers many different issues that your Mac\u2019s hard drive might be experiencing. Whether you want to run a Mac HDD test to verify read and write speed, monitor your S.M.A.R.T. status, search for and repair errors, or remove unwanted junk files, there is an app out there for you. All of the apps are free or have a free trial, so there\u2019s no excuse for not trying them. Take good care of your Mac\u2019s disks and they will keep your machine running optimally.<\/p>\n<section itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"><div class=\"panel-group sc_accordion_faq\" id=\"accordion\" role=\"tablist\" aria-multiselectable=\"true\"><h2 class=\"sc_accordion_faq--title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"faq\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading1\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_do_i_check_the_health_of_my_hard_drive_on_a_mac\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse1\">\r\n                How do I check the health of my hard drive on a Mac?\r\n                <i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapse1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading1\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                \n<p>You can use Disk Utility to check the health of your Mac\u2019s hard drive with the following procedure:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open Disk Utility, found within the \/Applications\/Utilities folder.<\/li>\n<li>Select the disk from the available devices.<\/li>\n<li>Click on\u00a0First Aid\u00a0to check your drive for errors.<\/li>\n<li>Click on \u201cVerify Disk\u201d in the lower right corner<\/li>\n<li>Disk Utility will report on the status of the drive and attempt to fix errors.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading2\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_do_i_check_the_health_of_my_macs_ssd\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse2\">\r\n                How do I check the health of my Mac\u2019s SSD?\r\n                <i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapse2\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading2\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                \n<p>Disk Utility will display the S.M.A.R.T. status of your SSD. Follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open Disk Utility.<\/li>\n<li>Select the disk from the available devices.<\/li>\n<li>S.M.A.R.T. status is displayed in the bottom left box.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading3\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_do_i_know_if_my_imac_hard_drive_is_failing\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse3\">\r\n                How do I know if my iMac hard drive is failing?\r\n                <i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapse3\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading3\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                You will begin to have issues with your iMac that point to its hard drive getting ready to fail. These include missing files, corrupted data, slow system performance, and unexplained system crashes.\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading4\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_are_the_signs_of_a_failing_hard_drive_on_a_mac\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse4\">\r\n                What are the signs of a failing hard drive on a Mac?\r\n                <i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapse4\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading4\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                \n<p>The signs of a failing hard drive include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Missing files;<\/li>\n<li>Slow system response;<\/li>\n<li>Corrupt or damaged files;<\/li>\n<li>System crashes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading5\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_can_i_fix_my_hard_drives_health\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse5\">\r\n                How can I fix my hard drive\u2019s health?\r\n                <i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapse5\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading5\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                You may be able to fix a hard drive\u2019s health with Disk Utility and First Aid. The application will attempt to fix errors when running First Aid. In extreme cases, you may need to reformat your drive. Backup all of the data before proceeding with the formatting procedure so you can restore it after the drive has been repaired.\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading6\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_do_i_run_a_diagnostic_test_on_my_mac\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse6\">\r\n                How do I run a diagnostic test on my Mac?\r\n                <i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapse6\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading6\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                \n<p>Follow these steps to run a diagnostic test on your Mac. The steps vary based on the type of processor in your Mac.<\/p>\n<p><b>All processors<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Shutdown the Mac and place it on a hard, flat surface with good ventilation.<\/li>\n<li>Disconnect all external devices except keyboard, mouse, display, Ethernet connection (if applicable), and connection to AC power.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Apple silicon processor<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Turn on the Mac and press and hold the power button while it starts.<\/li>\n<li>Release the button when you see the startup options window.<\/li>\n<li>Press\u00a0<b>Command (\u2318)-D<\/b>\u00a0on your keyboard.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Intel Processor<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Turn on your Mac, then immediately press and hold the\u00a0<b>D<\/b>\u00a0key on your keyboard as your Mac starts up.<br \/>\nRelease when you see a progress bar or you&#8217;re asked to choose a language.<\/p>\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your Mac\u2019s hard drive is one of its most essential components. A failing hard drive can turn your high-performance Mac into nothing more than an expensive decoration. Learning how to check hard drive health on your Mac is essential to prevent data loss and maintain system performance. 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