[Mac only] I’m sure everyone of us have something in our computer we do not want others to see. Let’s not discuss what they are but when situations like someone have to borrow your computer and you fear they might just accidentally clicked in or so, is quite disturbing.
Hide Folders as the name suggest, is a application I’m been using to keep my private files safe from people who will possiblity use my mac. The application is a freeware and is fairly easy to use. Upon install, just drag your folders or files inside Hide Folders’s Windows, select them and click Hide. These folder and files will then become invisible. Note that when you drag them over, it’s only copying the location, not the files. Therefore they are still physically there.
You can also password protect the entire Hide Folder windows, that means you will need password access to access the app in future. However this feature only comes with paid version of the app.
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Posted by hongkiat in Mac Tips , at 03.01.08
Tags: hide folders, public, security |
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Comments
Lucy June 7th, 2008
Great tip!
ReplyWilliam June 25th, 2008
Super Nice!!!!
ReplyJohnny September 16th, 2008
I just downloaded it for free but what’s the point??? Without a password, anybody snooping can go into Hide Folders and click “show” and hey presto! Wow, great secrecy! So then you have to hide “Hide Folders” somewhere where nobody can find it but then I could have just done that in the beginning. Am I the only one not dumb enough to get this???? Thanks for the “free” version that is completely pointless.
ReplyJK September 28th, 2008
Then buy the complete version and stop being so bitter.
Replyur all stupid November 19th, 2008
well then how about u rename the folder “arrange folders” and no one will WANT to mess with something like that..its not intiresting..so stop whining and since u think ur so smart then how come u couldnt think of that?
Replyquiet riot November 22nd, 2008
This is not freeware. The author of this article is getting his software terminology mixed up. It is a DEMO. Freeware is a lite or free version that works. Shareware usually works for a period of time then expires unless you buy it. Demos are not fully functional and are only for the purpose of seeing how it works so you can make the decision whether to buy it.
Many companies use “freeware” flippantly to get you to check it out.
ReplyTomas December 13th, 2008
If you need password, try this one: http://macpaw.com/machider
Reply7mada January 10th, 2009
just i say … thank you very mouch ^^
ReplyNiko0olas May 1st, 2009
heh.. we really have to thanks the guy 2 comments above me for tht great program…
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[also yes you can set a password on this 1...!
Replymachider->prefenses->security]
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