There are new exciting functions on the new Mac OS X. The latest versions of Mac OS X include a new ability to immediately delete a file or folder from the Mac, bypassing the Trash can. Essentially how the “Delete Immediately” feature works is by circumventing the Trash and rather than waiting for user action to remove the files, it just deletes the file(s) instantaneously from the Mac, making the delete immediately function faster than the typical manner of removing a file in Mac OS X.

If there are files that you absolutely need to remove from your computer, there is no need for you to move them to Trash Bin and then permanently  delete the files from there. This can be very helpful especially to those who need free up space in their hard drive when they delete files from their computer.

You’ll find the instructions below on how to instantly delete a file permanently.

On your Mac computer, go to the Finder, click to bring up the File menu. Note the Move to Trash menu item.

Now hold down the option key. You will then notice that Move to Trash changes to Delete Immediately.

Be careful with this one, though. There’s no undo button if you accidentally deleted the wrong file or folder.

Users of Linux OS, on the other hand, have the option to delete files using the rm command. You may look up additional info on how to delete specific files by typing rm command lines. These commands can help you delete or remove files efficiently without having to locate them in your folders.