Here's our Windows 95/98 Tip for.. January 10, 2001
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Use Shift-Delete to Bypass Recycle Bin
More than once, the Recycle Bin will save your life, and you'll kiss the desktop it sits on. However, deleting everything twice can be a real bother, especially things you know you'll never need again in a million years.

If you're sure you want to ditch something the first time around, skip right over the Recycle Bin. Just highlight whatever it is you want to get rid of and hit Shift-Delete. It's not as dangerous as it sounds. You'll still get one of those polite messages asking if you're sure.