Desktop trash can replacement with file shredding.
Trash X is a fully functional trashcan for Mac OS X. Extremely simple to use, it functions just like the classic Mac OS Trashcan - files and folders dropped on it are moved to the trash, and disks dropped on it are ejected. In addition, it also features numerous functions for the power user. You can use it to instantly delete or shred file and folders without sending them to the trash. You can use it to empty or shred trash only on selected disks. And of course, you can use it just like the trashcan you've always had on your desktop. Trash X is completely safe and it requires no system hacks or Terminal command line voodoo. Place an alias or copy of it on your desktop, in your documents folder, or anywhere else you wish. COOL TIP: Put Trash X in your Finder windows toolbar to have easy access to it in any folder.
This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />I am surprised this does get a higher rating. I find it useful to be able to delete the trash on my USB drive without also emptying the trash on my hard drive. It is also useful to be be able to immediately delete some files again without emptying the full trash. Emptying trash can be dangerous and I like the extra control and flexibility Trsh X gives.
A Little Slow
ron121--2008
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />I find this app a little slow but handy at times. I am not sure how secure it is for shredding so I use shredit to shred files and wipe free space.
Trash X a Familiar Friend
h.toelle
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />I have now been using this package for some time. The Dock Trash Can is OK but Trash X placing it on the desktop is familiar and comforting . For those of us who came up through 6-7-8-9 old habits die hard.
sr.eigei
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />I second Mackidockie in all accounts - Trash X has worked for me. minus a star for slow response time on 10.2.5.
sospender
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />I don't get it. I have used this for months, and it has never crashed. Not once. Program works exactly as described in the documentation.
mathman
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />I am a registered user..the program is slow as others have said and it really does crash a lot..other times it seems to erase a
PeterClark--2008
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />slow and crashes too much!
timothyjbaker
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />This utility does it's job, and I am not unhappy that I bought it. But it does lack one feature that I'd like - it
old_mac
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />Be careful. Clobbered some system files and imovie. Very very slow
lafinjack--2008
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />While I've been using command-delete since it was introduced way back when, you still need trashcan access when you get rid of the Dock. I