How to show hidden files on Mac (using Finder and Terminal)
Any Mac has “grey” folders that are usually hidden. Here’s how to access them.
Download CleanMyMac X to find unseen junk locations:
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The two “Libraries” on your Mac
How to navigate User Library
Finding hidden cache
Viewing hidden files in the Finder
The magic Terminal command
Terminal combinations for copy & paste
To view hidden files:
defaults write com.apple.Finder AppleShowAllFiles true
killall Finder
To hide them again:
defaults write com.apple.Finder AppleShowAllFiles false
killall Finder
To hide any folder from view:
chflags hidden
To make it visible again:
chflags nohidden
The app to find hidden and unused files — CleanMyMac X by MacPaw
https://bit.ly/3l7HVhR
The article with detailed explanation of all steps:
https://bit.ly/2U1tFey
Contents:
00:00 - Intro
00:33 - What are hidden files
01:02 - Where are hidden files stored
01:12 - How to show ~/Library folder
02:20 - How to keep ~/Library folder visible
03:04 - How to view and remove hidden files with CleanMyMac X
03:55 - How to view hidden files using Finder
04:15 - How to see hidden files using Terminal
04:50 - How to hide files and folders with Terminal
05:28 - Outro