While there’s no way to make a folder truly “invisible” to a determined user, you can hide your sensitive files and folders from regular computer searches by modifying a couple of system attributes (PC) or by using the “Terminal” app (Mac). After doing so, your new file will be invisible, both literally and to normal computer searches.
StepsMethod 1Method 1 of 4:Hiding Your File (Windows)
1Right-click your desktop. You’ll need to create a regular file here first.
2Hover over “New”.
3Click a file type. “Folder” or “Text Document” are quick and simple choices.
4Type in a name for your folder.
5Hit ↵ Enter.
6Right-click your file.EXPERT TIP
1Type “hidden files” into the Start search bar.
2Click “Show hidden files and folders”. This should be the first item in the search list.
3Double-click “Hidden files and folders”. If this option already shows two sub-options indented below it, skip this step.
4Click “Show hidden files, folders, and drives”.
5Click OK.
6Close the “Hidden files” menu.
7Return to your desktop. You should now see your previously-hidden file! It will appear transparent to indicate its “hidden” attribute.To hide your files again, return to the “Hidden files and folders” menu and click “Don’t show hidden files, folders, or drives”.Method 3Method 3 of 4:Hiding Your File (Mac)
1Two-finger click your desktop. You’ll need to use the “Terminal” app to hide your folder.EXPERT TIP
1Click Go. This is in your screen’s top right corner tool bar.
2Click Go to Folder.
3Type in ~/Desktop/(FolderName).
4Click Go. You should now be viewing your folder’s contents!Any files you place in your folder will also be hidden.
