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How do I empty trash from my MAC?
Click on the Trash icon in the dock and then click the "Empty" button near the top right of the Trash window in Finder.
Click on the Trash icon in the dock and then click the "Empty" button near the top right of the Trash window in Finder.
FWIW, you can also right or control click on the Trash icon and choose "Empty Trash', or while in the Finder, choose "Empty Trash" from the Finder menu or press "command shift delete" to avoid opening the Trash window.
How do I empty my trash from my MAC computer?
