Hardware Testing Software
While it might sound a little confusing, hardware testing software is just that: software that you can use to test your hardware.
Below are tutorials and other reviews for programs like this that can test your hard drive, RAM, and other parts of your computer.
Free Memory Test Software Tools
A list of free memory (RAM) testing programs.
How Do I Test My Hard Drive for Problems?
You can test your hard drive for problems using free software or a paid program.
Memtest86
My review of Memtest86, a free memory testing (RAM test) software program.
Windows Memory Diagnostic
My review of Windows Memory Diagnostic, a free memory testing (RAM test) software program.
Seagate SeaTools
My review of Seagate SeaTools, a software program for testing hard drives.
Premium Hard Drive Testing Programs
A list of "premium" (paid) hard drive testing tools
Free Hard Drive Testing Programs
A list of freely available programs you can use to test your hard drive for problems.
Commercial Hard Drive Diagnostic Tools
A list of my favorite commercial tools designed to test hard drives for issues.