Meet BleachBit, the killer free app that cleans your Windows PC’s junk

BleachBit is a free and open-source application that helps clean up junk files on Windows PCs. The latest version 5.0 introduces several new features, including the ability to remove defective ".desktop" files, temporary files from Discord, Geary, Librewolf, and Microsoft Edge, as well as temporary data created by Bash. The program can completely remove files and directories from the system, making them unrecoverable, and can also clean up data waste left behind by programs or the system itself. Users can select specific applications or system components to clean, and preview the results before executing the cleanup. BleachBit also offers features for greater data security, such as overwriting free space to prevent file recovery and creating "chaff" files to obscure sensitive documents. The application can be controlled entirely through the command line, allowing for automation and scripting. Overall, BleachBit provides a user-friendly and powerful tool for maintaining a clean and efficient Windows system by removing unnecessary files and optimizing storage space.