Summary
Need to access hidden files and folders in macOS?
Most hidden files in macOS are important system files.
Don’t move, edit, or delete them unless you know what you’re doing.
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(period) to display them.
Repeat it to toggle the setting off again.
It isn’t a perfect solution, though.
It’s also pretty ugly, as there are hidden fileseverywhere.
Some apps might even leave them on your desktop without you knowing.
Its best feature is that it lets you search for hidden files without even needing to show them first.
Funter allows you to search for files related to apps you no longer use.
To access a hidden folder, hover over it and tap the magnifying glass icon that appears.
This will open it in Finder.
Funter has a few other features worth exploring, the best of which is the ability to hide files.
Just right-choose a file or folder and select “Hide With Funter.”
To undo it, show your hidden files using the Shift+Command+.
You should remember that most files are hidden for a reason, so be careful.
