To format a hard drive before you start using it in Windows, use the Disk Management utility; on a Mac, use Disk Utility.

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Some people have been in situations where they would like to repair their hard drives and permissions on systems that they do not have an installation disk for, but do have access to install disks for ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Cloning a storage disk is a great way to manage your digital data. Whether you want to use the cloned disk as a backup in case of a hardware ...

One of the many benefits of Mac OS X is the built-in support for a variety of disk image formats, including ISO, IMG, CDR, and the popular DMG. Disk images are exceptionally useful for storing small ...

Disk Utility lets you create disk images that are virtual volumes. They’re stored as a file on a disk, but can be mounted and managed just like a directly connected ...

Apple Software Restore lets you clone your Mac even with a Signed System Volume. Here's how to use it to copy your Mac's storage. For a variety of reasons, you may want to make a clone of your Startup ...

If you keep a lot of valuable information on your Mac, encrypting it will help you keep the data safe. Apple’s built-in FileVault disk encryption on macOS is an effective way to do this. But what ...