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 ## HEALTHCHECK
 A simple server health check.
-Allows to keep under control the machine vitals (cpu usage, raid status, thermals...) and alter the sysadmin in case of anomalies.
+Allows to keep under control the machine vitals (cpu usage, raid status, thermals...) and alert the sysadmin in case of anomalies.
 
 Sends an email and/or executes a command in case of alarm (high temperature, RAID disk failed etc...).
 As an example, the command may be a ntfy call to obtain a notification on a mobile phone or desktop computer.
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 # HEALTHCHECK
 A simple server health check.
-Allows to keep under control the machine vitals (cpu usage, raid status, thermals...) and alter the sysadmin in case of anomalies.
+Allows to keep under control the machine vitals (cpu usage, raid status, thermals...) and alert the sysadmin in case of anomalies.
 
 Sends an email and/or executes a command in case of alarm.
 As an example, the command may be a ntfy call to obtain a notification on a mobile phone or desktop computer.