How to hide folders/files in Mac OS X

This is a quick tutorial on how to hide some files on your desktop, its easy to do and pretty handy at times.

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[pablog0238]

if you do this on an external, will the folder stll be hidden on a pc

[MacTipsPodcast]

@pablog0238 I dont think so, if you apply an icon in OS X it usually just changes it to the standard folder icon.

[Latteriman2]

you can hide your PORN :D

[JoshuJoshua]

"it's 12 o clock"

[262ap]

K guys herez answers to all f your problems.

1.instant alpha fuckup DOES NOT show the percentage ?...well no need for the percentage when u select alpha the box go pink den just hit the back space and it will disappear then press and drag on to the same box which just disappeared...it will highlight the box and simply press command and V to copy it.den go click the new folder you made and follow the vid.

[262ap]

2.The problem after making it invisible you cant fuckin OPEN it.

This happens coz when you name it just SPACE ur holding on to the folder is kinda ticky so what you gota do is inter space few more time to the title is bigger then just a spot so after tht is much easier to hold on to it and move it and open it. IF still not just High light the folder and press CMD+O This will open it. if your using the mouse try grabin the folder by its title ;) have fun..

[sharonbaskinrobins]

LOL your commentary ahahah that was a great video though :D

[Hyperdamp]

@NigelTheRobot I have that problem but still does not work! :( Sure that should work?

[Hyperdamp]

@NigelTheRobot Still does not work for me. I get a squared white folder icon.. :(

[superherosrocktiger1]

@mactipspodcast how do i undo this???? PLEASE HELP!!

[superherosrocktiger1]

how can i undo this?

[ChungLFC7]

how can i unhidden it ?

[johnnymani]

hey i did this ages ago to hide a folder, and i can't find it now???

i try rearranging all the icons, changing the size, doing command+A, and i can't find the hidden folder??

any tips/ideas?

thanks in advance!

[NigelTheRobot]

For those not getting 100% with the Instant Alpha tool, still use it to select the white box. Once it's selected, CMD+C & paste it the same way he did in the video & it should work.