Hidden files in Linux begin with a period and, by default, file managers do not show them. Many apps clutter your home directory with hidden files, but the XDG Base Directory Specification offers a ...

MacOS allows you to hide files and folders by adding a simple period (.) to the file name. This can be handy if you want to share your MacBook with others and hide personal folders that other users ...

Sachin Bahal is a freelance tech writer. He has a bachelor's in journalism from Toronto Metropolitan University and studied journalism and photography at Durham College. A tech geek since childhood, ...

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 ...