How do you delete unwanted downloads on a laptop Mac

How do you permanently delete unwanted downloads?

iPhone 13 Pro, iOS 18

Posted on Mar 2, 2025 12:57 PM

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Mar 5, 2025 1:34 AM in response to Ilaned

To permanently delete unwanted downloads on a Mac, start by opening the Finder and navigating to the Downloads folder. Select the files you want to delete, then press Command (⌘) + Delete to move them to the Trash. To ensure they are permanently removed, right-click the Trash icon in the Dock and select Empty Trash. If you need to securely erase sensitive files, you can use Terminal. Open Terminal, type srm -v (with a space after it), then drag the file into the Terminal window and press Enter. This securely deletes the file, making it nearly impossible to get back.

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How do you delete unwanted downloads on a laptop Mac

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