Yup thatalso works too. Good luck On Dec 19, 2012, at 1:52, Tracy Duffy <tracyduffy@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > I was simply saying that because that happens, I kind of have a built-in > reminder to empty my trash. (grin) > > On Dec 19, 2012, at 4:30 AM, Edward Redfern wrote: > >> the reason for that is not as simple as it looks. external storage volumes, >> when deleting data linked to the master system requires instructions and >> data moves to the trash, so the trash on the host system has to be wiped in >> tandem with any storage media attached or linked. >> >> with regards secure empty trash, secure empty trash writes 0's over the >> files so they cannot be recovered. >> >> lew >> >> Edward Redfern >> Vintage Mower Restorer. >> E-Mail: Edwardredfern@xxxxxxx >> Twitter: redfernmowers >> Website: http://redfernvintagemowers.wordpress.com >> Breathing life back in to old equipment, one day at a time. >> >> Want to recycle your old lawnmower and make a difference? Get in touch for >> more information. >> >> >> >> >> On 19 Dec 2012, at 09:24, Tracy Duffy <tracyduffy@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: >> >>> LOL! I empty my trash regularly if for no other reason than that sometimes >>> I get the message that I can't load any more files on the card I use for my >>> Victor Stream or on to a thumb drive. It will tell me there's no room even >>> though I've deleted the all the previous files. As soon as I empty the >>> trash on the computer, it all clears and all is well with the world. Works >>> for me and that's the bottom line. (smile) >>> >>> On Dec 18, 2012, at 9:53 PM, John Panarese wrote: >>> >>>> I usually do it once a week. Odd thing is I'm not seeing this app on >>>> my Status Menu after running it. >>>> >>>> >>>> Take Care >>>> >>>> John D. Panarese >>>> Director >>>> Mac for the Blind >>>> Tel, (631) 724-4479 >>>> Email, john@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> Website, http://www.macfortheblind.com >>>> >>>> APPLE CERTIFIED SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL FOR MAC OSX LION >>>> >>>> AUTHORIZED APPLE STORE BUSINESS AFFILIATE >>>> >>>> MAC and iOS VOICEOVER TRAINING AND SUPPORT >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On Dec 18, 2012, at 7:37 PM, Sarah k Alawami <marrie12@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: >>>> >>>>> lol. I forgot once and only once. I emptied out about 30 gigs of stuff. >>>>> lol! and it took a very very long time to do. I'm someone who needs to be >>>>> yelled at to do something so there you go. lol. I guess I"m not alone. >>>>> lol! >>>>> >>>>> Be blessed. >>>>> On Dec 18, 2012, at 4:24 PM, Cheryl Homiak <cahomiak@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Interesting. I'm just in the habit of emptying immediately after I send >>>>>> something to trash. The only exception might be if i'm cleaning stuff >>>>>> out of iTunes. But I imagine it wouldn't really be hard to forget. >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> Cheryl >>>>>> >>>>>> May the words of my mouth >>>>>> and the meditation of my heart >>>>>> be acceptable to You, Lord, >>>>>> my rock and my Redeemer. >>>>>> (Psalm 19:14 HCSB) >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Dec 18, 2012, at 6:16 PM, Sarah k Alawami <marrie12@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Here's a little gem for those of us who forget to empty the trash. No >>>>>>> reader on this page. sorry, but the page is easy enough to navigate and >>>>>>> use. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> http://lifehacker.com/5969584/empty-remains-you-to-empty-your-macs-trash?utm_campaign=socialflow_lifehacker_twitter&utm_source=lifehacker_twitter&utm_medium=socialflow >>> >>> tracyduffy@xxxxxxxxx >>> Isaiah 2:11 Human pride will be brought down, >>> and human arrogance will be humbled. >>> Only the LORD will be exalted >>> on that day of judgment. > > tracyduffy@xxxxxxxxx > Isaiah 2:11 Human pride will be brought down, > and human arrogance will be humbled. > Only the LORD will be exalted > on that day of judgment. > > >