Your laptop has a built-in hardware test you’ve never run — here’s why you should

Even after using laptops for years, many users don’t even touch the most important tool: the built-in hardware diagnostics. These tests are preinstalled on every Windows laptop and Mac. Since they are tucked deep inside the startup menus or triggered with some key combinations, most users don’t even know that they exist. Also, some people don’t understand its importance or feel they are just for technicians. I’ve used these tests more times than I can count. Each time, they reveal something that I wouldn’t be able to spot on my own, like a failing battery or prematurely dying SSD. It’s supremely handy for anyone who is facing any issue or just wants their laptop to fail less often and last longer.