Changing Preferences in OS X must be the most easy thing in the world. It’s a great and gorgeous interface. To have something like this on reddit… ninja, please.
What’s the next post going to be about, emptying the trash?
Emptying the trash in OS X is a piece of cake. OS X is a magnificently designed operating system, making everyday tasks like clearing out the trash bin a breeze. We will cover three different methods of emptying the trash:
- Right-click on the Trash icon.
- Open the Trash and use the Finder menu to empty it.
- Open the Trash and use the Finder menu to securely empty it.
Right-click on the Trash icon
The Trash icon is located on the right side of the dock. Right click on it. If you have a one button mouse, click it while holding the Ctrl key. When the context menu appears, choose “Empty Trash”.
Empty the Trash from the Finder menu
Open up the Trash by clicking on the Trash Bin icon on the right side of your dock. When the Trash window appears, click Finder → Empty Trash. You will be asked, “Are you sure you want to remove these items in the Trash permanently?” Respond “Yes” if you wish to empty the Trash.
Securely empty the Trash from the Finder menu
Open up the Trash by clicking the Trash Bin icon on the right side of your dock. When the Trash window appears, click Finder → Securely Empty Trash. You will be asked, “Are you sure you want to erase the items in the Trash permanently using Secure Emtpy Trash?” This method overwrites your trashed files to make them irretrievable.
