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shadowAce- This is off topic- but perhaps you might know a good answer- I would like to know if there is an easy way to use linux in a sandbox-like environment where at the end of a session everything gets deleted so that there is no possibility any harm being done- I have someone wanting to use my computer for online at home work- which i think is a farce- but just to be completely safe- I would like to use use something that can be deleted and not harm computer in any way-

I wonder if having them do their work from a linux CD might be safe?

Or from a virtual machine where it runs windows 10?

I checked out sandboxes for linux, but they look a bit too complicated for me-

Here is one for your list for those who have SSDs (cheapest way to increase speed):

TRIM helps the SSD avoid performance issues by preparing used data blocks for the overwriting process. You can check for TRIM support on your SSD through the Linux command line, as well as enabling it if it is not turned on by default in your system. Click the search box and type “Terminal.”
How to Know if TRIM Is Working in Linux | Chron.com
https://smallbusiness.chron.com/trim-working-linux-29092.html

Ubuntu Doesn’t TRIM SSDs By Default: Why Not and How To Enable It ...
https://www.howtogeek.com/.../ubuntu-doesnt-trim-ssds-by-default-why-not-and-how...
Dec 3, 2013 - (Android also uses the Linux kernel.) With TRIM enabled, the operating system tells the SSD each time it deletes a file. ... In other words, if you don’t use TRIM, your SSD will slow down over time. That’s why modern operating systems, including Windows 7+, Mac OS X 10.6.8+, and Android 4.3+ use TRIM.

Also,

By default, Mac OS, unlike Windows, doesn’t automatically enable the TRIM command for a self-installed SSD. (If your Mac comes with an SSD, TRIM will already be enabled.) TRIM allows the operating system to actively inform an SSD which blocks of data are no longer in use and can be wiped internally.Jul 20, 2016
Installing an SSD on your Mac? Don’t make this mistake - CNET
https://www.cnet.com/how-to/installing-ssd-on-mac-trim-mistake/

Windows should automatically enable TRIM if you have a modern version of Windows with a modern solid-state drive. If TRIM is disabled, it’s possible that Windows knows something you don’t, and TRIM shouldn’t be enabled for a drive.Jul 12, 2017
How to Check if TRIM Is Enabled for Your SSD (and Enable It if It Isn’t)
https://www.howtogeek.com/.../how-to-check-if-trim-is-enabled-for-your-ssd-and-enabl...