How to really delete files on the Mac
Deleted files are not really deleted and can be recovered from Time Machine. Delete Time Machine backups too
. Moving a file to the Bin or deleting it immediately does not remove it. Erase it from Time Machine too Knowledge base
When you no longer need a file, it is a good idea to delete it. This not only frees up space on the disk, but it is also good for privacy and security if the file contains sensitive information you do not want others to see. If you delete a file and then empty the Bin, it is completely gone isn’t it? No.The problem is that backup software like Time Machine has copies stored elsewhere, on the Mac or on an external drive used for backups. Could someone recover a deleted file? Yes, if you left your Mac for a break. So to really delete a file, you must delete all the Time Machine copies stretching back weeks or months.