The Tech-Recipes tutorial blog writes up a quick guide on docking the Recycle Bin icon as a separate item on the Windows 7 taskbar, instead of underneath Windows Explorer. Following the guide is ...

Multiple ways to add, move or pin Recycle Bin to the taskbar in Windows 11/10, without modifying system files. Best is to create a shortcut!

On Windows 11, you can use these steps to change the Recycle Bin settings to minimize accidental deletions and have more space to store deleted files on your computer.

The Windows recycle bin usually receives little attention. However, correct handling is just as important for securely removing sensitive data as it is for restoring accidentally deleted content.