The Norman Transcript

Delete your computer files completely or give them away

Hard-core readers of this column may recall one I wrote back in 2005 titled Computer Forensics 101 (it’s on my website). In it, I described how difficult it can be to truly erase a file from your ...
Business Insider

How to delete files from OneDrive storage in 2 different ways, and remove them from all of your connected devices

You can delete files from OneDrive to remove them from the cloud and any devices connected to your OneDrive account. To delete a file, open the OneDrive website and select the files you want to remove ...
SlashGear

What Happens When You Delete A File On Windows? (And Can You Recover It?)

There are plenty of things that you can do to boost your Windows computer's performance. You can enable fast startup, reduce the number of background-running ...
AZ Central

'If it ain't broke, don't fix it': Understanding a virus scan and using caution to delete files

QUESTION: When I do a full virus scan on my PC, the program says I have 683,000 files. How do I find and get rid of the unnecessary files? ANSWER: Depending upon your setup, there are a few things you ...
Digital Trends

How to delete files on a Chromebook

Your Chromebook has quickly become your everyday computer. Using it for just about everything, including web browsing, word processing, gaming, and social media, we bet there’s going to come a time ...
Lifehacker

How to Delete Space-Hogging 'Other' Files on Your Mac

Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, ...