How to Securely Erase the Sensitive Files

Most of users are agree that putting a file into Trash bin and emptying it is secure enough. However, these deleted files are very vulnerable due to the threat from data recovery software. MacClean provides 3 erasure standards to erase your files or folders much more securely.

Step 1: Open MacClean to get started.

Open MacClean > Click "Utilities" on the top > Choose "File Eraser" option:

Choose File Eraser

Step 2: Choose Folders or Files and Start the Erasing

You can simply drag in or click Add Folder to add folder > Choose a security standard in the bottom to start erasing your file:

File Adding and Erase Mode Selection

The security level goes up from Standard Erase to Safe Erase to Top Security Erase.

After the file and erase mode selection finish, you can click Erase to start the cleaning.

Start the erasing

Step 3: Finish Erasing and Share the Result

In the operation result window, you can share MacClean with friends if you find this feature is good to use:

Finish Erasing and Share with Friends
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