What is the easiest method for data recovery OSX users can try after accidentally deleting files?

[olivia]

I accidentally lost my data. Can any one suggest some easy ways to recover my deleted files?

 

[Eliana]

The easiest data-recovery method OSX users can try is restoring files from Trash or the Time Machine backup. If the Trash is emptied, immediately stop writing new data and use macOS’s built-in “Restore from Time Machine” feature. It’s safe, quick, and doesn’t require third-party software, making it the simplest first step.

 

[Henrycarlson]

You could also try a free recovery tool like Disk Drill or EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard for Mac. I’ve used Disk Drill before and it brought back a bunch of stuff I thought was gone forever. Just don’t save anything new on the drive until you recover overwriting is the real enemy.