Hard drive health is a critical aspect of maintaining the overall performance and reliability of a computer system. SMART (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) is a technology that allows hard drives to monitor their own health and report any potential issues. In this article, we will explore how to effectively monitor and analyze the SMART status of hard drives on macOS, ensuring the longevity and stability of your system.

Examples:

1. Checking SMART Status via Terminal: Open the Terminal app on your macOS and enter the following command:

   diskutil info /dev/disk0 | grep -i smart

   This command will display the SMART status of the disk0 drive.

2. Using Third-Party Applications: There are several third-party applications available for macOS that provide a graphical interface to monitor and analyze the SMART status of hard drives. One popular example is DriveDx. It offers comprehensive information about the health of your drives, including detailed SMART attribute analysis and predictive failure detection.