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Empty the trash: the Mac and Windows shortcut

macOS

Shift+Command+Delete

Windows

No default

What catches people out

Hold ⌥ as well (⌥⇧⌘⌫) to skip the confirmation. Windows has no key for it — the Recycle Bin's right-click menu is the only route.

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