Trash Can paper doesn't show up and I can only secure empty from Finder
I am new to Mac and have only had my iMac a couple of weeks. I could not find the answer I was looking for in the forums so I decided to post.
When I first got my iMac, when I deleted something it showed up as a piece of paper in my Trash. I was able to right click on my trash can and empty it. I also had an option to secure empty it. For some reason now when I delete something the Trash looks empty and if I right click I only get the option to empty. If I open up trash in finder I see the option to secure empty. How do I get it so I can see the piece of paper in my Trash and be able to secure empty it from right clicking the Trash?
Thanks,
B
Start with http://www.thexlab.com/faqs/trash.html
Since you're new, see
Switching from Windows to Mac OS X,
Basic Tutorials on using a Mac,
Mac 101: Mac Essentials,
Mac OS X keyboard shortcuts,
Anatomy of a Mac,
MacTips, and
Switching to the Mac: The Missing Manual, Snow Leopard Edition.
Additionally, *Texas Mac Man* recommends:
Quick Assist.
Welcome to the Switch To A Mac Guides,
Take Control E-books, and
A guide for switching to a Mac.
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