EtreCheck

EtreCheck: Free Mac Health Scanner

EtreCheck is a free utility that scans your Mac for problems and generates a detailed health report. It can detect issues related to software, hardware, security, storage, and more. EtreCheck summarizes potential issues in an easy-to-understand format.

What is EtreCheck?

EtreCheck is a popular free system utility for macOS that analyzes your computer for problems, errors, and general health issues. It performs an in-depth scan of both hardware and software components and generates a detailed report summarizing any problems found.

Some of the items EtreCheck checks include:

• Software issues like inactive startup items, unneeded login items, problematic kernel extensions, etc.
• Hardware issues such as temperature sensor failures or SMART disk errors.
• Security issues like vulnerable versions of installed applications.
• Storage usage and health stats for mounted drives.
• Network information including IP address, router, DNS servers, etc.

At the end of the scan, EtreCheck presents a very detailed report organized by category. The report summarizes all the findings, bookmarks critical issues, and provides clear explanations and recommendations for addressing problems. Advanced details are also available by drilling down into specific items.

While targeted more towards power users, EtreCheck's straightforward report format also makes it accessible for average users trying to troubleshoot system problems on their Mac. With its comprehensive scanning and expert diagnostics, EtreCheck is an essential free utility for maintaining a healthy Mac.

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