Trash It! for Mac

User Reviews

• Trash It works

  LeonardConner4/19/2015

  Pros

  I have no idea why my MacBook Pro takes so long to empty. I often trash video files so I know they're big. These aren't sensitive files that I need to "empty securely" but in Maverick, I seem to have no choice. Trash It works fast and the files seem to be gone.

  Cons

  Unsure what the program is actually doing so are the files still there are just the old pc version of "not really trashed and can be recovered" . I know, I have a Mac so who cares?

  Summary

  It simply works. I read a review that was critical because that's all it did. It solved my problem so for me, it's just fine.

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• Just Download and Use It

  justin_boston10/13/2014

  Pros

  First, the review missed a lot of things that even a newbie such as myself saw immediately. It doesn't have an installer because it's an AppleScript app, not an OSX or IOS app. It also has an extensive readme file. It: Supports Drag 'n Drop for items you CAN'T move to the trash can; The ReadMe file gives you detailed information for every scenario; The developer has all the contact info you need in the readme file with step-by-step instructions; This is an AppleScript application. If you don't know the difference between AppleScript apps and a regular Apple Store app, then read the readme; The only reason the developer includes previous versions is that Apple makes deleting files/folders a chore in each version. The developer now has ONE app for 10.6 and higher. How do I know? I emailed him and asked. It's FREE! It's an Applescript App so it's got a tiny footprint and it's fast!

  Cons

  The only CON is CNET's review. If you don't know how to use drag 'n drop, or how to open a readme file, STOP using any and all programs and take your hands off the keyboard. Seriously, this was a personal attack on a very simple, useful program.

  Summary

  Did I mention it's free? And the developer actually responds to inquiries? And it works? It REALLY works. CNET needs to re-review this AppleScript app for what it actually is and not for what they think it is.

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• Absolute necessity for me.

  namethatbone2/24/2014

  Pros

  So fassst.

  Cons

  Disappears sometimes.

  Summary

  This app has worked so effectively for me, I don't know anyone who isn't interested in saving time and using it in more constructive way somewhere else, waiting for the mac to erase the trash is tedious? The speed of this app. is commendable ...

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• Fast and Easily

  joseary1512/27/2013

  Pros

  Does its job fast and easy, there is no need to fiddle around with different terminal commands until you finally get rid of an obnoxious and maybe malicious file in a thumb drive, mem card, external device and even your main HHD.

  Cons

  It force installs itself onto the desktop - Where it is convenient - but should give you options.

  Summary

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• Just what I needed

  cstreatfield11/9/2013

  Pros

  I wanted to empty iMac trash in order to free up a flash drive whose contents I had transferred to the iMac Trash. One item refused to delete until I downloaded and used Trash It. Problem solved immediately. A very good app to have up ones sleeve !

  Cons

  None that I know

  Summary

  Strongly recommend it.

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• Unexpected side-effects.

  Stoneridge105010/26/2013

  Pros

  Emptied trash really fast.

  Cons

  Opened Safari, reset default browser to Yahoo, closed all open browser windows.

  Summary

  OK for a free program, but the side-effects are definitely odd.

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• really good to use but one problem found...

  Dragonkiller968/26/2013

  Pros

  i used it a lot it was really quick and was to delete files especially 14,000 files

  Cons

  had one problem and now can't use it when i click "really stuck," "fast," or just drag an item on the icon i enter my password and then it says done with the option done/cancel and donate. i pressed done/cancel button and a error shows up saying "sudo: /private/etc/sudoers is mode 0644, should be 0440" --- "sudo: no valid shudders found, quitting". and doesn't delete anything.

  Summary

  if anyone can find a solution plz help!!!!!!!!

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• Tried stuff that didn't work. This was THE solution!

  phylglad1/10/2013

  Pros

  I trashed a lot of unnecessary files from a second user on my office machine and ran into permissions problems when trying to empty the trash. In short, the trash wouldn't empty ANYTHING. So I went online to research solutions. I finally found Trash It! Can't believe it was so easy to install and use. This outstanding product saved me hours of frustration and lost time.

  Cons

  I didn't experience any problems.

  Summary

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• Finally I was able to empty all the trash!

  janesprando11/16/2012

  Pros

  Fast and easy!

  Cons

  none that I found

  Summary

  A Utility I wouldn't be without and recommend!

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• Of course it needs a p/w

  vt15411/12/2012

  Pros

  Works when Trash does not

  Cons

  Not that I've found

  Summary

  Of course it needs a p/w - it is doing something that the system in its wilful moments says you should not be doing. I find Preview is the worst app for flagging files as open when the are not [but at least that can usually be fixed by quitting Preview].

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