Although not specific to Linux, SpinRite is a tried and true solution for hard disk recovery and maintenance. In 2024, a brand-new version has been released – and Linux users may want to take a look. But this is not just for Linux users, as SpinRite can refresh just about anything with a hard drive.

Check out SpinRite here. Note: This review is NOT sponsored by GRC, the creator of SpinRite. Jay is an actual long-time user of this software.