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Offline jchuzi

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Tip: How to show hidden files and folders
« on: July 27, 2018, 10:53:08 AM »
I know that most of us are aware of how to show hidden files and folders, but there are some differences between versions of MacOS. The following is worth a look: How to see hidden files and folders in macOS
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Re: Tip: How to show hidden files and folders
« Reply #1 on: July 27, 2018, 06:35:47 PM »
Thanks, Jon!

Or you can use Pathfinder, a very powerful replacement for Finder.  :Thinking: The hidden files thing is not even a reason to use it, however.  :thumbup:
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Re: Tip: How to show hidden files and folders
« Reply #2 on: July 27, 2018, 06:54:33 PM »
I read this article early this morning, and found it interesting. I do think that for most Mac users, this statement from the articled is the wisest course of action:

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Generally speaking, it's best to leave these files alone unless there is a good reason to access them.

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Re: Tip: How to show hidden files and folders
« Reply #3 on: July 27, 2018, 07:20:30 PM »
Thanks, Jon

in El Capitan I use OnyX to do that.
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Re: Tip: How to show hidden files and folders
« Reply #4 on: July 28, 2018, 05:58:02 AM »
I read this article early this morning, and found it interesting. I do think that for most Mac users, this statement from the articled is the wisest course of action:

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Generally speaking, it's best to leave these files alone unless there is a good reason to access them.
Amen!
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