Unlocking Disk Utility’s hidden secrets<article>
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One of OS X’s most versatile utilities is Disk Utility—a tool not only used for formatting and managing a variety of storage devices, but also employed for fixing damaged volumes and performing the ever-so-common “permissions fix” routine. While these features are relatively apparent, the program does have some often overlooked options that can be useful.</p><h2>Alternative checksums</h2>
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Use a Terminal command to expand Disk Utility's checksum options.</p><p class="jumpTag"><a href="/article/2871803/unlocking-disk-utility-s-hidden-secrets.html#jump">To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here[/url]</p></section></article>
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Unlocking Disk Utility’s hidden secrets