SecureDelete

Deleting files is a way to get rid of data you no longer need. Still, if your drive falls in the wrong hands, that data can be easily recovered. How so? Well, even if you delete an item and empty the Recycle Bin, there will still be a footprint left off. To avoid that, and make sure your files are erased beyond recovery, a file shredder is the best tool to look for. File shredders come in various sizes and complexity levels, but SecureDelete, right here, is one of the easiest ones to use.

If you want to get rid of a couple of files, you just have to open the app, pick the file shredder options, and manually select the files you want to shred. On the flip side, in case you have entire folders you'd like to dispose of, choose the second option, the folder-oriented one. No matter what you opt to delete, the process is the same.

Once an item is selected, the application will proceed to shred and remove it instantly. You can notice how effective the app is by checking the Recycle Bin, which shouldn't have any new items after the app is done.

Regarding unforeseen situations where a file cannot be removed by using the default method, you can check the Force Delete box and try removing them again.

Usually, file shredders provide a drop-down menu that lets you choose the shredding algorithm. Sadly, this tool has no such options, only a piece of information from the developer which mentions some random patterns.

However, SecureDelete is one of the tiniest shredders out there, and the lack of multiple algorithms can be understood. Still, it would be nice for us to know which algorithm is used, even if it's just one.

SecureDelete is not the flashiest file shredder out there, but it can be useful to individuals who don't want to bother with complicated applications. On top of that, the app is portable, meaning that no installation or configuration is required.