When it comes to computer problems, a hard drive failure would have to be the worst case scenario, with a real possibility that you’ll lose everything saved of your computer.

Of course that’s why is important to make regular backups…but it also pays to be in tune with the health of your hard drive…and here’s some free software that can help.

DiskCheckup taps into the Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology found in most hard drives and can warn you if potential problems pop up…either by a pop up window or even an email if you happen to be somewhere else.

Given that hard drive failure equals data loss, it’s just another handy tool to keep your data protected.

Download DiskCheckup free HERE.