Did you know that when you empty the Recycle Bin, the files are not actually permanently deleted? Not even when you format a drive.

In most scenarios, this is a good thing because you always have the possibility of recovering them, but it's not so good if someone can do the same thing on your computer.

If another person knows how to use a recovery software, he or she could easily get ahold of your most private information you wished to completely remove from your system.

In this case, you need an application like Simple File Shredder. Catchy name, isn't it?

This small application is free, and does exactly what its title says: it simply shreds files (in the computer world, "shredder" is codename for "delete a file for all eternity”).

The software doesn't require any installation, so you simply have to run the executable file. It also means that it's portable, so feel free to store it on a USB flash drive and use it anywhere.

The interface is very simple, and there are few options. You can add or remove a file/folder to the shred list, locate files to shred, or shred unnecessary browser and system files.

In addition, you can password-protect Simple File Shredder, in order to prevent any unauthorized use. Updates can also be made.

Before choosing to shred unnecessary browser and system files, you have to configure Simple File Shredder to do so (after which you have to restart the software).

Scanning for these files is done in no time, and at the simple push of the "Shred Now" button, all those files are permanently removed (and this time, for good).

Simple File Shredder is a great program to have lying around your computer (or USB flash drive), because it will take care of all those unwanted files (in the Godfather way). Besides, it's free to use!