What happens when you empty the Recycle Bin or Trash?
Dragging a file to the Recycle Bin (Windows) or Trash (macOS) feels like “deleting,” but it’s more like moving something to a holding area. When you empty it, the tone changes. Your computer warns you this is permanent.
So what actually happens behind the scenes when you empty the Trash?
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What happens when Windows 10 support ends?
On October 14, 2025, Microsoft will officially end support for Windows 10. That date isn’t arbitrary—it marks the point where the company stops providing security updates, bug fixes, and technical support for the operating system. If you’re running Windows 10, you need to understand what this actually means and what your options are.
“End of support” doesn’t mean your computer will suddenly stop working. Windows 10 will continue to run, but you’ll be operating without a safety net. Think of it like an old car that’s past its warranty period: it still drives, but the manufacturer won’t fix anything that goes wrong.
Read moreHemingway App 3.0 update review: A gimmick becomes a real app
Hemingway App has been around for a while, first as a web app and then as a paid desktop app that had seen one major update in its two or so years of existence. We reviewed the original desktop app as well as the 2.0 update, concluding in the first case that it may not be worth the cost and that the update had too many compromises to go along with its price hike. How about the newest version? The price is still on the higher end of plain-text writing apps, but new features and improvements make it worth considering.
Read moreHemingway App 2.0 update: A worthwhile update comes with unfortunate price hike
About 2 years ago, we reviewed the first version of Hemingway App. It built on the web app that serves largely the same function, but with offline convenience and some exporting ability not found in the browser-based edition. In the intervening months, the developers have released a major update to version 2.0. Let’s take a closer look.
Read moreHemingway App for desktops review: Promising, but probably not worth your money
A quick note: I used the Mac version for this review. I don’t have any particular reason to believe that the Mac and Windows versions are different, but you can take the appropriate grain of salt if needed.
Above is a capture of Hemingway App at work. We will get into more detail as we go, but you will immediately notice that it highlights sentences and words that require attention. Likewise, the app will give you a word count and an overall readability score. Generally speaking, per the advice of Hemingway App, lower scores are better.
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