The simplest and most direct way to permanently delete files or folders is by using the Shift + Delete keyboard shortcut.

To make sure a deleted file can't be recovered, you'll need to use a third-party shredding tool. Here's a look at three such free programs: Eraser, File Shredder, and Freeraser. We all know that ...

You can use Windows Explorer, the operating system's native file manager, to delete files on your hard drive, but the application limits user control. In some cases, Explorer may prevent you from ...