Another technical note from Apple Support.
Over the past 18 years I’ve been using a Mac — is it that long already? — I’ve had more than one experience when my Mac just wouldn’t start. On two occasions, it was due to a hard disk gone bad — every computer user’s nightmare (are you backing up your important stuff?). On other occasions, it was screwed up but repairable directory files and permissions.
Your Mac comes with tools to help you resolve startup issues. And, in most cases, they really do work. But an important part of keeping your computer running reliably is maintenance — that means running diagnostic/repairs software on it regularly.
From Resolve startup issues and perform disk maintenance with Disk Utility and fsck on Apple Support:
If your computer won’t start up normally, you may need to use a disk repair utility to fix the issue. Mac OS X includes two utilities for this—Disk Utility and fsck. You can also use these even when your computer starts just fine but you want to check the disk for possible file system issues.
The article includes step-by-step instructions for using these two Apple-provided utilities to keep your computer running smoothly.
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