Reusing an Older Hard Drive With Your Mac

It's not uncommon for Mac users to have old hard drives lying around the house or office. In most cases, the spare drives are the by-products of a storage upgrade on one or more Macs.

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It's a shame to let these drives collect dust, especially when you can use them to add more storage to your Mac. All it takes is a little of your time, and perhaps a little bit of cash for an external enclosure, if needed.

This guide will take you through the process of testing, erasing, and even stress testing a drive, to ensure that everything is working at its best, and that you're not putting your data onto the platter of a temperamental drive.

Reviving a Hard Drive for Use With Your Mac