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To completely clear hidden files on a USB drive on a Mac, start by opening the Terminal application. Use the command defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles YES to reveal hidden files, and then press Command + Shift + . in Finder to toggle visibility. Once you can see the hidden files, you can delete them manually. Finally, empty the Trash to ensure they are permanently removed.

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