Use caution when clearing files from your computer. If you don’t know what something is, you should never delete it.

Why Cant I Delete, Edit, or Rename a File That Is in Use? Windows prevents you from deleting, moving, or renaming files that are in use to keep your computer system stable.

There are files and folders on your personal computer that you genuinely don't need. Here's how to clean out unnecessary junk and free up storage.

Read this article to learn how to remove files from Dropbox without deleting them from your computer hard drive. Use the Smart Sync option!

Learn how to delete residual files, folders, registry keys & traces after uninstalling software on a Windows 11/10 computer.

How to delete files and be sure they're really gone Regardless of whether it's an SSD storage device (pictured) or a classic hard drive, data is only properly deleted if it has been overwritten.

A look at the importance of local computer files and how to cultivate your own file collection.