Efficiency Tip #65 – Shift-Delete

Deleting a file can take a while.

1 – Select the file.
2 – Delete the file.
3 – Yes – I do want to delete the file.
4 – Right-click the Trash can and select Empty Recycle Bin
5 – Yes – I am sure I want to empty the Recycle Bin

Here is a way to avoid steps four and five.  At step two press Shift-Delete.  You will get the “are you sure” message at number three, but the file skips the recycle bin and is gone for good.

Be cautious when you use this shortcut.  Sometimes the recycle bin can be a nice safety net for files that are accidentally erased.  At other times it is painful extra step.  To get your file back after a Shift-Delete, you will need a disk utility. 

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