Empty bin
  • Aug, Mon, 2023

Schedule Windows to Automatically Empty Recycle Bin

Schedule Windows to Empty Recycle Bin Automatically

Are you tired of the clutter in your Recycle Bin? Is manual emptying becoming a repetitive chore? We have a solution for you! With the Windows Task Scheduler, you can automate the process of emptying your Recycle Bin, ensuring your computer stays organized without any effort from your side.

Empty bin

Follow these simple steps to schedule your Windows system to automatically empty the Recycle Bin:

1. Open Task Scheduler Press the Windows Key + R, and then type taskschd.msc to open the Task Scheduler.

2. Create a Basic Task Under the “Action” category, click on the option “Create Basic task.”

3. Set Task Name and Description In the Task Creation Wizard, provide a Name for the Task and an optional Description. Click the “Next” button to proceed.

4. Choose Time Interval Select the desired time interval for the Task from the given options. Click “Next.”

5. Configure Task Actions Continue setting up the task until you reach the screen where you’ll define the action.

6. Running the Empty Recycle Bin Script On the next screen, type cmd.exe in the Program/Script field. In the “Add Arguments” field, paste the following command: /c "echo Y|PowerShell.exe -NoProfile -Command Clear-RecycleBin"

7. Review and Finish Review all your settings and click the “Finish” button.

8. Test the Scheduled Task To check the Scheduled Task, select the task from the main window of Task Scheduler and then click “Run.” Watch as your Recycle Bin gets automatically emptied!

Step-by-Step Guide: Using Task Scheduler for Automated Recycle Bin Emptying

With just a few simple steps, you can free yourself from the task of manually emptying the Recycle Bin. Let your computer do the work for you with the Task Scheduler. Enjoy a cleaner and more organized digital space effortlessly.

Start now and experience the convenience of an automatically emptied Recycle Bin on your Windows system!

  • Jan, Tue, 2023

Protect your computer and laptop

How to protect your computer and laptop?

  • Always lock your computer when you’re walking away from it ( hold down the Windows key and hit L).
  • Don’t write down your passwords on sticky notes and tape them to your screen. 
  •  If you have Bluetooth paired with a device, enable dynamic lock which allows Windows to know when you’ve walked away from your computer to lock it.
  • Lock Screen Personalization to lock it automatically. you’ll need to put a password to get back into the computer.
  • For laptop security: you can geta cable lock to keep your laptop in place.
  • Consider using a good password management software on your device.
  • Adjust Windows privacy settings to control what apps can use your microphone, camera, or location.

Password Security Best Practices

  • Multifactor Authentication (MFA).
  • Passphrase greater than 10 characters in length.
  • Passphrase with Uppercase, Lowercase, Symbols, and numbers.
  • Use a password management software.

Password Management Software examples: LastPass, Dashlane , 1Password.

How to protect your computer and laptop 1