Micromat: TechTool
Pro 4TechTool Pro 4 is the most comprehensive set of maintenance, testing, and emergency utilities available for Mac OS X. All in one program, built from the ground up specifically for Mac OS X, and ready for Panther. TechTool Pro 4 features everything you need to keep Macintosh healthy and strong, as well as to prepare for and deal with those unexpected situations that happen on any computer system.
Featuring state of the art hard drive volume optimization, maintenance and repair utilities designed just for Mac OS X. TechTool Pro can also install directory protection on your system, undelete files, assist with monitor calibration, and help you find dead pixels on your PowerBook.
Beyond software TechTool Pro 4 has suite of hardware tests that check your machines processor, cache, RAM, FireWire, USB, video, networking, and more. It also has S.M.A.R.T. tests. Todays hard drives have built in self-monitoring analysis and reporting technology (S.M.A.R.T.) that TechTool Pro can poll periodically to make sure your hard drive mechanism is firing on all pins or warn you if the drive is getting warn out and needs replacement -- before the drive fails.
More than just comprehensive, TechTool Pro is innovative. New features let you install a bootable eDrive on your computer (without reformatting) so when something happens on the road, you can boot off the eDrive to fix or optimize your drive. TechTool Pro can automatically run tests on your servers or office machines each night, and eMail you an alert.