What looks like a simple system from outside can be the most complicated one from inside. This has happened with Apple’s Mac; for any user, it can be a simple computer to operate externally. But internally, there can be a coil of files and folders that can bewilder even a seasoned Mac user.
If you think that Apple should simplify everything (like this coil), I would say that let there be confusion or complexity. Because Apple wants you to stay away from this so that you can smoothly operate the Mac.
How to uninstall an app on mac fully. Apple keeps some files as hidden in its Mac OS X so that nobody can tamper with those important data stored in the hidden files. As a matter of fact, this “secret treasure” should not be located by any intruder (read new user.)
As a Mac owner, if you want to show those hidden files in Mac OS X, here is a method.
The easiest way to unhide a file on Mac is to use the Terminal command. To do so, launch Terminal and run the following command: defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles TRUE killall Finder. This way, you can see hidden files in Finder. Additionally, you can also type chflags nohidden with a space between command and nohidden. One of the cases when a Mac owner might need to see the hidden system files, is the one associated with malware. If a malware problem alters system files or starts renaming critical folders, it is time to alarm and call the hidden files. The only way to re-activate the damaged files is through showing the hidden files. Let your Finder help. Mar 12, 2020 If you want to hide the Library folder later, just follow the same steps as above and uncheck the Show Library Folder box. Terminal commands. If you don’t mind using Terminal on your Mac, you can unhide the Library folder with a simple command. Open Terminal from the Applications Utilities folder or using Spotlight. Enable FileVault. This is probably the simplest way to do it. Go to System Preferences’ Security &.
Mac Terminal is one of the most popular apps used and eulogized by experts. This app allows you to control Mac OS X by using the command line to enter Unix commands. In a way, Terminal works as car bonnet, which you can open and check entire engine. The app helps you open Mac OS X and take a look what is happening there. Here is how to use Mac Terminal.
Step #1.How to uninstall apps in mac os x yosemite. Launch finder → Click on Go.
Step #2. Now click on Utilities.
Step #3. Click on the Terminal app.
Or
You can search for terminal from spotlight search.
Step #4. Copy and paste below mentioned command lines into Terminal one after another; press Return after pasting each line.
defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles YES killall Finder
You can see your Terminal window as shown below:
Post this, a Finder window on desktop may be vanished and then reappear. When the Finder reappears, you can see hidden folders.
Your Home folder would look like this (see below) in the Finder window.
With first line, setting inside AppleShowAllFiles preferences will be changed; set it to YES. Killall, though it sounds terrifying, will quit and relaunch Finder.
To restart Finder, you can select Option + Control and click the Finder icon in Dock; now select Relaunch.
How to Hide Files in Mac Using Terminal
Now, if you want to send these Hidden files back to their native place, here is a simple solution. All you need to do is to repeat the above command by adding just one word: NO at the end. Remember, you must match the case.
Unhide Folders In Macbook
defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles NO killall Finder
Hidden files of Mac OS X Finder should be disappeared post this command.
If you require accessing hidden files frequently, you can use a few shareware apps that will program the entire procedure.
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