I found information on the internet that tells me to go to system settings -- General -- then click storage and there I can turn on empty trash.
there is no option there to do that/. I am on a Mac mimi running OS 13.51
Mac mini, macOS 13.5
The key combination of Shift+Command+Delete will empty the Trash bin immediately when applied.
Where on the internet did you get those directions? There is no option to Empty Trash in the System ➙ General ➙ Storage settings pane. The only option is what ekassos hinted out in the Finder ➙ Advanced settings pane - a 30 day automatic empty trash.
You can find the setting under Finder > Settings (or simply Command + .) and check "Remove items from the Trash after 30 days":
Let us know if that helps and have a great day!
Thanks I do have that turned on (It was already checked checked when I used your advice.
but when I go to the trash file it has files files going back to August 2022.
I am confused since it was already on why wasn't it deleting the Giles?
As additional info, if you'd like more control over the trash along with many other file and folder automations, you can download the free trial of Hazel from noodlesoft.com.
can't automatically empty trash
