Deleting Trash

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bradfordowen Author

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Deleting Trash

What if any files should be saved in Trash on 2013 my iMac?
I haven't emptied the trash for a number of years now and my iMac is running extremely slow.
Will emptying my Trash improve its performance?

iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Mar 2, 2024 1:11 PM

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den.thed

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Mar 2, 2024 1:58 PM in response to bradfordowen

The Trash is intended for files that you no longer want or need and it should be Emptied regularly. It is not the place to put files for safe keeping or for files that you do not want to delete.

If there are GB's of files in the trash and your iMac is running low on disk space? Then yes, emptying the Trash could help.

Delete files and folders on Mac - Apple Support

Free up storage space - Apple Support

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rkaufmann87

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Mar 2, 2024 3:14 PM in response to bradfordowen

Think of your computer as your kitchen, you don’t store food in your trash. Your trash is thrown out regularly, your data on your computer is no different, as Den.Thed explains only put files in the Trash that you no longer need and empty the Trash regularly.

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