Automatically delete files from a folder on a regular schedule

by | Mar 14, 2018 | Instructions

A miniature plastic male figure in orange overalls is positioned with a push broom as if he is sweeping away dandelion wisps. A white dandelion flower is in the foreground above the figure.

I find that I regularly download files for one-time use, and I notice that my download folder can add up quickly. I decided to put these files into a folder that is automatically cleaned. In this folder, which I’ve very descriptively labeled ‘CONTENTS DELETED AFTER 30 DAYS,” any file that is more than 30 days old is deleted automatically. I felt that 30 days is plenty of time to re-use most items, and if there’s something I need permanently, I’ve got plenty of time to relocate the file.

Details on setting up this process can be found here.