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#MICROMAT TECHTOOL PRO 10 REVIEW MAC#

In TechTool Pro 10, we've taken some of the additional advancements used by ATOMIC, our dedicated Memory Tester, and integrated them into TechTool Pro. Memory Test - TechTool Pro 7 took a revolutionary step in testing memory, making TechTool Pro's memory testing suite the most comprehensive test available for the Mac.TechTool Pro now knows which attributes contribute to drive failure, and will report a failing result before the drive fails completely. Previous versions of TechTool Pro reported the overall status of each attribute, but some attributes don't contribute to the failure of a drive. In the failed state, often there is little or no time to back up data before the drive fails entirely. In most utilities, just the overall results - passed or failed - are reported to the user. SMART Check - Hard drives include a technology called SMART (Self Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) which can inform a computer about the health of its hard drives.The Partition Repair tool does just what it says, repairing the partition maps or drives where needed. This includes hidden partitions which keep track of your Mac's startup process.

#MICROMAT TECHTOOL PRO 10 REVIEW MAC#

Partition Repair - Along with Volume Rebuild, which repairs Mac file systems, the Partition Repair tool repairs the remaining portions of the drive which keeps track of the volumes on your hard drive.If errors are found, they can be repaired usin the Partition Repair tool. Partition map errors can cause entire volumes to go missing, or prevent a Mac from booting. The new Partition Map test checks the partition map of a given drive for errors. It is important also to test the data structures that contain the Mac's file system: the Partition Map. Partition Map - TechTool Pro has long been known for testing your Mac's file system.

Using the new configuration panel, you have total control of the Check Computer suite. Sometimes, though, it's nice to be able to leave tests out, or to skip certain drives.

Check Computer - Check Computer is a handy way to tell TechTool Pro to run the entire suite of tests to give you the best possible snapshot of your Mac's health.

All of that, wrapped in an entirely new interface. It also includes the same improvements to the SMART check in TechTool Pro. New features include check for I/O errors, Power On Self-Test errors, Mac notebook internal battery condition, and RAID status (if applicable).

TechTool Protection - TechTool Pro includes the option of installing a system preference pane to keep watch over your Mac.

With the release of this version, it has become more proficient than ever. TechTool Pro has long been one of the foremost utilities for keeping your Mac running smoothly and efficiently.