EPISODE · Jul 13, 2026 · 5 MIN
What Happens When You Delete Something?
from Explain it like I’m 5! · host Kennie
You press "Delete"... but is it really gone forever? In this episode of Explain It Like I'm 5, Kennie and his co-host Kayla uncover what actually happens when you delete a photo, video, or file. Learn why deleted files can sometimes be recovered, what "emptying the trash" really does, and how your phone and computer decide when something is truly gone.
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