There are many files and folders that are hidden from all users by default on the MAC.
Most of the time these files and folders are hidden from you for a good reason, but if you are trying to find something that can’t be found then you may want to temporarily reveal these hidden items.
1. Open terminal. To find this application click on spotlight in the upper right corner and type terminal ( it should be the top hit) or open finder and then open Applications then Utilities (it should be in there).
2. Type this command and hit enter/return defaults write com.apple.Finder AppleShowAllFiles TRUE
3. Type this command and hit enter/return killall finder
This last step will restart Finder. All the icons on the desktop will disappear briefly and then reappear
NOW TO PUT IT BACK TO HIDDEN
1. Open terminal. To find this application click on spotlight in the upper right corner and type terminal or open finder and then open Applications then Utilities.
2. Type this command and hit enter/return defaults write com.apple.Finder AppleShowAllFiles FALSE
3. Type this command and hit enter/return killall finder
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