The simplest and most direct way to permanently delete files or folders is by using the Shift + Delete keyboard shortcut.

To make sure a deleted file can't be recovered, you'll need to use a third-party shredding tool. Here's a look at three such free programs: Eraser, File Shredder, and Freeraser. We all know that ...

Last night I copied some file data from an old Windows Home Server installation to a new one. I wanted to free up some space by deleting some old files. Most deleted just fine, but 3 of the files ...

Free up gigabytes of storage space. Image: Killian Bell/Cult of Mac Are mysterious “iOS Files” taking up gigabytes of precious storage space on your Mac? You may not need them anymore, so we’ve put ...

To delete a user from your Windows 10 computer, go to your Accounts menu. You should delete a user profile if you want to remove the owner's access to your computer. You'll need to be logged into an ...