How to Empty the Trash on iPad&Mac

Are you a big fan of iOS devices? If yes, then you definitely can’t miss this article. After using your iPad or Mac for a period of time, a large number of unnecessary files will appear on the device. So generally we will choose to delete it, but they do not really disappear, they still exist in the trash bin. This article will guide you to completely remove trash from iPad and Mac.

Emptying the iPad Trash

Clearing the iPad trash is a straightforward process that can be completed in a few simple steps. By following these instructions, you can permanently remove all files stored in the trash and free up valuable storage space on your device:

Open the “Files” app on your iPad.

Tap on the “Browse” tab located at the bottom of the screen.

Look for the “Recently Deleted” folder and tap on it.

Select the files you want to delete permanently by tapping on them or use the “Select All” option.

Once you have chosen the files, tap on the “Delete” button.

A confirmation pop-up will appear, asking if you want to delete the selected files permanently. Tap “Delete” to proceed.

Here you are! You have successfully emptied the iPad trash and reclaimed storage space on your device.

Please note that once you empty the iPad trash, the deleted files cannot be recovered. Therefore, it is advisable to review the contents of the trash folder before proceeding with the deletion.

Emptying Mac trash

Way 1: Macube Cleaner

Macube Cleaner is a software specially designed to clean up Mac memory. It has a variety of functions that can clean up your large amounts of junk memory in minutes or even seconds, making your Mac look brand new.

Key functions:

Files Shredder: For stubborn files that cannot be cleared or files that have been moved to the trash, file shredder can easily and completely delete them.

Junk Files Cleaner: System cache, user logs, system logs, software caches that appear on Mac can be cleaned with one click by Junk Files Cleaner. The whole process only takes you a few dozen seconds, but your Mac has added a large amount of storage space.

Duplicates Remover: If you love taking pictures, then your computer must have stored many similar photos. If you forget to clean them up, they can take up a lot of memory over time. Or maybe you saved a file multiple times without noticing it.Duplicates Remover can help you scan duplicate photos, videos, music and files and clean them thoroughly.

Apps Uninstaller: When you enter an unfamiliar website, the system may automatically download some malware. Not only are these software harmful to your computer but they are also difficult to uninstall. The Apps Uninstaller feature can easily help you completely uninstall these software and make them irrecoverable. At the same time, this function can also uninstall Microsoft Office completely.

How to Empty the Trash on Mac with Macube

Step 1: Download Macube from official web and Run it on your Mac

Step 2: Click Toolkit in the sidebar.

Step 3: Choose Shredder.

Step 4: Click Select Files in the Shredder screen.

Step 5: Choose the folder which contains the items of Trash. Then, click Open to input the folder.

Step 6: Check the folder and press Clean button. Macube will Instantly erase the folder. Note: The files deleted by Macube Shredder are unrecoverable.

Way 2: One of the easiest ways is to right-click the Trash icon and click Empty Trash or Trash.

Way 3: Open the Trash folder and click Empty in the upper right corner.

Way 4: Open a Finder window and select Finder main menu > Empty Trash or Bin.

Way 5: Deleting Files Without Using Trash

Are you accustomed to dragging files to the Trash? Well, that’s not your only option. Here’s a shortcut to swiftly delete unwanted files on Mac, bypassing the Trash.

Command + Option + Delete

Warning: This action is irreversible! Use Command + Option + Delete if you intend to permanently remove a file. It won’t be sent to the Trash, so you won’t be able to recover it later.

Part 3: How to set up automatic trash cleaning

A very handy feature from Apple: You can set the Trash to automatically empty every 30 days.

Open Finder and select Finder Main Menu.

Click Settings > Advanced.

Check the box next to Delete items from the trash every 30 days.

Conclusion:

This article introduces a variety of practical methods to delete trash on iPad and Mac. I believe you can choose the one that suits you best. Cleaning up trash on iPad and Mac is not difficult, as long as you learn some useful methods. Memory is very important for iOS users. Regularly cleaning junk files and optimizing memory can make your device last longer.