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

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If you’ve ever used 23andMe to learn more about your genetics and ancestry, now may be the time to delete your data. The company, which grew rapidly in the 2010s by offering DNA-based ancestry and ...

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