Is there a way to completely delete files from my Mac Pro without moving them to the Trash? Can I empty a specific file from the Trash? When I click on a file & choose “Empty the Trash,” does it empty all of the files in the Trash or just that one file? Also, what are the “rules” for moving files rather than copying them?
If you don’t want to move unwanted files to the Trash on your Mac, don’t use the Move to Trash button on the right-click menu. Simply select it and press Command - Shift - Delete.
For your first question, you can delete files without moving them to your Trash by selecting the file and pressing Command + Delete + Shift on your keyboard. This shortcut helps you directly delete files from your Mac. For your second question, when you select a file in the Trash and click the Empty button in the Trash, all of the files in the Trash will be emptied. If you only want to empty a single file from the Trash, right-click on it in the Trash and then select Delete Immediately. For the third question, on a Mac, if you want to move files across folders, simply drag these files to the target folder. If you think it is not convenient with your Trackpad, you can use iBoysoft MagicMenu. This right-click enhancer allows you to right-click to cut and paste files and folders, and it also enables you to right-click to directly delete a file and bypass the Trash. You can get it for free with this link: iBoysoft MagicMenu download.
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I’m new to Mac, your guidance saves me! Thanks.