Hidden files are a standard feature in Linux. Some applications save configuration files and other data in hidden files or folders that aren't visible by default. Fortunately, Linux makes working with ...

Accessing hidden files on a Mac is useful for a lot of troubleshooting. It can help find files you need to fix problems, and it’s also where Apple hides some of the more sensitive system files. After ...

If you need to restore hidden files using Time Machine you may run into some problems revealing them. Here are some methods for addressing this in OS X. Topher Kessler MacFixIt Editor Topher, an avid ...

Hiding files is a great way to improve the security and privacy of your data, but it doesn't lock them away with a password or encryption. You can show hidden files in Windows on your account so that ...

Messing around with certain macOS files could brick your Mac computer, so Apple has made them hard to find. But if you're ...

Apple has its reasons for hiding away certain files from the average Mac user; after all, it’s difficult to break something you can’t see. But sometimes you need to see those files–or access the ...

In this post, we will see how to show Hidden Files, Folders & Drives along with Protected operating system files in Windows 11/10/8/7, via File Explorer Options in the Control Panel or by using the ...

While macOS allows users to see the majority of the files their Mac holds, not all files are immediately accessible in Finder, with some kept from view to prevent inadvertent changes or deletion.

We’ve shown you how to reveal hidden files in the Finder from Terminal’s command-line. But if you work with such files a lot, it can be a hassle to open up a Terminal window every time. MacOSXHints ...

There may be times when you have problems with hidden items on your computer. In some cases, various hidden items (mainly folders) may suddenly appear, but other times items that should be visible ...