Think your hard drive might be failing? Here’s how to test your SSD or HDD and catch problems early.

On Windows 11, you can check the health state of the system (or any other) Solid-State Drive (SSD) installed on your computer, and in this guide, I'll show you how.

Software checks There are a few different ways to check hard drive health in Windows and macOS, using both built-in tools and third-party software.

It is important to regularly check the health of your SSD (Solid Slate Drive) on your laptop or computer. There are various software tools that give insights into performance, lifespan and overall ...

There aren't any concrete rules about when to check your hard drive's health, but it's wise to check regularly so you get advance warning of any potential failing drives.

How to Connect/Install A Hard Drive to Your Computer After deciding on a proper disk cloning tool, the next step is to connect the new SSD or HDD to your computer, which may vary based on your device.