How to hide files

[Hakkinen]

In Windows XP, there is an option to make the files hidden. you won't see the files unless you select 'show all files' and unless you know which folder the files are.
But is there such option in Mac OS too?

[HexMonkey]

AFAIK you can't do this in Finder, but you can using the Terminal. Open Applications/Utilities/Terminal, and then type in the following:

cd [directory location]
mv -i [filename] .[filename]

Eg if you had a file located at /Folder/File.txt, you would type:

cd /Folder
mv -i File.txt .File.txt

The cd command sets "Folder" to the current directory, and the mv command renames the file. It simply puts a "." at the start of the filename, which makes it invisible in Mac OS X. Making files visible is almost the same:

cd [directory location]
mv -i .[filename] [filename]

eg

cd /Folder
mv -i .File.txt File.txt

This removes the "." from the start of the filename.

A few things to note though: Firstly, if a folder or file name has a character such as a space in it, you must type a "\" before that character. Eg you'd type in "Picture\ 2.pdf" instead of "Picture 2.pdf". Secondly, you can make things easier by dragging files/folders on to the Terminal window, which will automatically enter the file/folder location for you (eg type "cd ", and then drag a folder on to the Terminal window). You can also use the tab key to automatically complete file/folder names.

There is also a hidden option in Finder that lets of see all hidden files. To turn it on type:

defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles 1

For the change to take effect, you need to relaunch Finder. You can do this in the Terminal by typing "killall Finder", or alternatively by relaunching Finder in the force quit dialog.

To turn the option off type the following before relaunching Finder:

defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles 0

[Hakkinen]

Thanks HexMonkey, let me try this out tonight.

[Hakkinen]

One thing i forget to ask, for eg. if i hide a text file in terminal, even if i know the name and location of the file, but there is absolutely no way i can open this file unless i go to terminal and make it visible again right?

Assuming i forget the name of this file, will i be able to locate it again in terminal?

[HexMonkey]

When you do a search in Finder you can specify for it to search invisible files, as well as other criteria. Then in the results window, you can double click files, or control/right click them to open with a chosen application.

In Terminal, you can use the "-a" flag of the ls command to see invisible files. Eg type "cd /Applications" to go to your Applications folder, then "ls -a" to view a list of all files (visible and invisible). You can open the files with the open command, eg "open /Folder/File.txt"

Or you can turn on the option in Finder to display invisible files (see my last message).

[parenthesis]

Or you can use Apimac's Secret Folder (http://www.apimac.com/sf/index.html)
which seems to be a more secure solution.

[rt_brained]

Just go to the Finder and select File>Hide>Porn

[realityisterror]

Just go to the Finder and select File>Hide>Porn

:confused: i can't find it!! :confused:

dang, that would come in handy... ;)

reality

[~Shard~]

I love how obvious it is when people are trying to hide porn on their machines. They're the same type of people who innocently ask how to rip off copy protection from DVDs, CDs, etc. because "they only want to make a legitimate back-up copy of a disc they legally purchased". :cool:

[Hakkinen]

When you work in an environment with a lot of people nearby, you will find the need for hidding files such as password files, personal account and tax files, and even project files.

There isn't much need to hide porn anyway. It is perfectly normal and I bet almost every single machine out there has some sort of porn materials. Be it picture or movie. Hey, may be even sexy photo of you and your gf is for your eyes only! :p
Hope the moderator doesn't punish me for saying this.

[Hakkinen]

There is also a hidden option in Finder that lets of see all hidden files. To turn it on type:

defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles 1

For the change to take effect, you need to relaunch Finder. You can do this in the Terminal by typing "killall Finder", or alternatively by relaunching Finder in the force quit dialog.

To turn the option off type the following before relaunching Finder:

defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles 0

I tested this command in Terminal. Like you said, it shows all hidden files. That explains why my desktop suddenly has my user folder, Network, .Ds_store and .localized

I entered 'defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles 0, it merely hide the invisible files again, but I can still do a search in Finder for invisible files.
Is there option in the Finder to turn off the option to display or search invisible files?

I am getting to like Mac OS in certain ways, because you need to know how to use the terminal and the commands to activate certain features. :-)

[~Shard~]

When you work in an environment with a lot of people nearby, you will find the need for hidding files such as password files, personal account and tax files, and even project files.

There isn't much need to hide porn anyway. It is perfectly normal and I bet almost every single machine out there has some sort of porn materials. Be it picture or movie. Hey, may be even sexy photo of you and your gf is for your eyes only! :p
Hope the moderator doesn't punish me for saying this.

I completely realize that buddy - was just having some fun and being a bastard - it's what I do! :cool:

[Hakkinen]

I completely realize that buddy - was just having some fun and being a bastard - it's what I do! :cool:

Me too! Have been having a lot of Why, What happen to my, How to....ever since I switch. Too much frustrations make me want to go off topic... :-)

[musicpyrite]

To hide my files I use FolderGuard (http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/15490), it even password protects my files. BTW, I don't hide porn on my computer, I hide improtant 'documents.' :D

[~Shard~]

To hide my files I use FolderGuard (http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/15490), it even password protects my files. BTW, I don't hide porn on my computer, I hide improtant 'documents.' :D

Documents containing your links and passwords to porn sites? ;) :p

[janey]

I love how obvious it is when people are trying to hide porn on their machines.
hehe hiding porn...mine is on an encrypted disk image hidden among a bunch of innocent looking files in a folder on a USB keychain thingie :)
Otherwise I'm sure you could hide it in some place like /System/Library/TextEncodings or something...what are the odds someone would actually look :x

[~Shard~]

hehe hiding porn...mine is on an encrypted disk image hidden among a bunch of innocent looking files in a folder on a USB keychain thingie :)
Otherwise I'm sure you could hide it in some place like /System/Library/TextEncodings or something...what are the odds someone would actually look :x

Ah, but what if someone does a system search for *.jpg or *.mpg or the like? They would still come up in the search and look quite suspicious! ;) :cool:

[Hakkinen]

Ah, but what if someone does a system search for *.jpg or *.mpg or the like? They would still come up in the search and look quite suspicious! ;) :cool:

So what do you suggest übergeek to hide his jpg and mpg files then?

[Espnetboy3]

i just find making a disk image encrypted folder with a password works best. U can choose how much space u want the folder to take up for mpgs u can put like 500mb or something or pics u can put like 2mb . Works great and u cant mount it without the password.

[Hakkinen]

i just find making a disk image encrypted folder with a password works best. U can choose how much space u want the folder to take up for mpgs u can put like 500mb or something or pics u can put like 2mb . Works great and u cant mount it without the password.

Sorry for asking. How to do that.
But ok, lets say I have done that, but like ~Shard~ mentioned, other persons can still do a search and locate the files right?

[janey]

So what do you suggest übergeek to hide his jpg and mpg files then?
her jpg and mpg files, i was not born a guy, although i am bi :)
and if you think that the pic on my profile (http://forums.macrumors.com/member.php?u=13551) makes me look like a guy, i'm in deep deep trouble ;)

With encrypted disk images, you need a password to mount it, but once its mounted, its fully searchable and behaves like an ordinary disk image, except for the fact that you need a password to mount it in the first place...
unmounted, it is virtually unopenable without the password (or rather, passphrase) and nobody will know what's in there :)
That's why you could always make the disk image like 4gb and call it like "FC2-i386-DVD.iso" (fedora core 2 install dvd image ;) ) to make people think its not porn, but instead its a linux install disk image. Major fun :) Mind you, if you do that, the file will basically be called FC2-i386-DVD.iso.dmg, but you could always make Finder not show file extensions. So it has the .dmg, but appears to be a .iso.

[Hakkinen]

her jpg and mpg files, i was not born a guy, although i am bi :)
and if you think that the pic on my profile (http://forums.macrumors.com/member.php?u=13551) makes me look like a guy, i'm in deep deep trouble ;)

OOPS! I should have checked both you and her profile. I learn my lesson.
:D

[~Shard~]

OOPS! I should have checked both you and her profile. I learn my lesson.
:D

"you" and "her"?!? Who's profiles are you referring to, apart from übergeek's? :confused:

[Hakkinen]

"you" and "her"?!? Who's profiles are you referring to, apart from übergeek's? :confused:

What am i talking about....
:confused:
Yeah i know its Monday and you are in the office, but wake up Hakkinen!

[janey]

"you" and "her"?!? Who's profiles are you referring to, apart from übergeek's? :confused:
shard, i've only seen you on these forums since yesterday night, and already i love your posts :)

[ingenious]

When you work in an environment with a lot of people nearby, you will find the need for hidding files such as password files, personal account and tax files, and even project files.

There isn't much need to hide porn anyway. It is perfectly normal and I bet almost every single machine out there has some sort of porn materials. Be it picture or movie. Hey, may be even sexy photo of you and your gf is for your eyes only! :p
Hope the moderator doesn't punish me for saying this.

Hey, you can search my machine. You won't find anything, cuz it's not there. You do realize that the #1 relationship problem in the US today in marriages is an addiction to porn? I don't want that to happen in my future marriage. And, no, I'm not gay. Obviously. If it helps convince you, my gf's name is Courtney.

[janey]

Hey, you can search my machine. You won't find anything, cuz it's not there. You do realize that the #1 relationship problem in the US today in marriages is an addiction to porn? I don't want that to happen in my future marriage. And, no, I'm not gay. Obviously. If it helps convince you, my gf's name is Courtney.
wow. you just probably hit puberty, seeing as how you're like a year younger than me, and you dont look at porn? Impressive.
All the guys at my school do, in fact...you might be the first teen, guy or girl, I've met who doesnt :o
Your beliefs are your beliefs, but an addiction to porn and a disapproving significant other is the reason why its a problem. If your significant other approves of you watching porn, there is no problem.

[cb911]

defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles 1
defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles 0

nice one. :D i'll keep that one handy...

yeah, making files hidden within Terminal is good... but then you've either got to use Terminal to open the files, or use 'Go To...' in Finder (shift+cmd+g). beware that if you use 'Go to...' then type the path to your hidden folder, the next time that someone uses 'go to...' they will be able to see that path that you previously typed. just remember that ;)

i also have a couple of encrypted disk images... very handy.

Hakkinen, if you want to make a encrypted disk image, just open up Disk Utility then make a new one there. you'll sort it out easily enough. and if the dmg isn't mounted, then no one will be able to see what's in there. :D just make sure you use a password that you'll remember.

[Hakkinen]

nice one. :D i'll keep that one handy...

i also have a couple of encrypted disk images... very handy.

Hakkinen, if you want to make a encrypted disk image, just open up Disk Utility then make a new one there. you'll sort it out easily enough. and if the dmg isn't mounted, then no one will be able to see what's in there. :D just make sure you use a password that you'll remember.
I open Disk Utility and the only option is repair permissions. While there is Unmount and Eject, I can't click on them. Does that mean they are already encrypted? As I understand, this will only prevent someone from opening my file if he/she copies my file out of my machine. But it doesn't hide my file right? Correct me if I am wrong.

BTW, my significant other has not objection to watching porn. In fact, she sends me attachments all the time. :-)

[cb911]

Okay, to get yourself a new disk image, just open Disk Utility, but don't worry about any of the partitions that are already listed in the sidebar on the left. just go to the icon at the top between 'Burn' and 'Unmount'. that should be 'New Image' in there. :D or you can go to the menu and go Images>New>your choice.

then you can specify the size of the dmg, and what you want the password to be. :) hope that helps you with that. you might have to try a few times to get the dmg settings right, but it's good once you do.

as for hiding the files... yeah, people can still see the dmg's, so if you really want to hide then, use an encrypted dmg, then use the Terminal technique to rename the dmg to something like .systemfile.dmg or something, but still be carefull with the name, people can still search for it.

[~Shard~]

shard, i've only seen you on these forums since yesterday night, and already i love your posts :)

Thanks - I try to liven things up a bit on the forums and, in general, be a bastard - you seem pretty cool yourself. Oh, and nice dogcow, I haven't seen one of those in ages! :cool:

[~Shard~]

You do realize that the #1 relationship problem in the US today in marriages is an addiction to porn? I don't want that to happen in my future marriage.

No, I think the #1 relationship problem would probably be a lack of trust, love, honesty and respect for your significant other. Unless of course you are a PhD on the subject and can provide us with some documentation and facts to back up this porn claim... ;)

And, no, I'm not gay. Obviously. If it helps convince you, my gf's name is Courtney.

Who was suggesting you were gay, and where did that come from? Why do you feel it necessary to convince us? Feeling a little defensive? Hmm, I have met quite a few men named Courtney... :p :cool:

[whooleytoo]

her jpg and mpg files, i was not born a guy, although i am bi :)
and if you think that the pic on my profile (http://forums.macrumors.com/member.php?u=13551)

/Porn collection updated (kidding!!!!! ;) )

You're right, password protected disk images are probably the best way currently of keeping any files from prying eyes; especially if you don't use the same password as on your account. That way, whether someone manages to acquire your password, or uses your machine while you're away, they're out of luck.

[akeel6]

To hide my files I use FolderGuard (http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/15490), it even password protects my files. BTW, I don't hide porn on my computer, I hide improtant 'documents.' :D

I have deleted all the porn off of my machine because porn is evil and corrupts society. I dont use applications like Diiva. And i wont download folderGuard so i can safely start a new porn collection.

[Les Kern]

Hiding files on a computer accomplishes nothing really. They are "findable", so what's the point. If FileVault is fixed (not sure if it is yet) that would be an answer. As for playing terminal, I use Macs for their power, convenience and ease-of-use. Terminal is for folks with WAY too much time on their hands. Contrary, I'm a busy guy. I don't have time to dick around with that black window making things invisible and such. That being said I do on occasion use SSH to change permissions on one of my remote servers, but that's it.
Personally I use a firewire drive and .Mac. for some critical files.

[edesignuk]

Just thought I'd have a quick read through this thread, and it's great!

"How to hide your pr0n in 3 easy steps" :D

Brilliant! :D

[musicpyrite]

I don't have time to dick around with that black window making things invisible and such.


i gotta remember that one

looks like i 'dick around' all the time :D

[Hakkinen]

Hiding files on a computer accomplishes nothing really. They are "findable", so what's the point. If FileVault is fixed (not sure if it is yet) that would be an answer. As for playing terminal, I use Macs for their power, convenience and ease-of-use. Terminal is for folks with WAY too much time on their hands.
I have to agree that sometimes it is rather tedious if you have files with names that are too long. Not to mention if you have many files to hide. Would be great if there is an application or command that can let us rename files fast and easy.

[ingenious]

wow. you just probably hit puberty, seeing as how you're like a year younger than me, and you dont look at porn? Impressive.
All the guys at my school do, in fact...you might be the first teen, guy or girl, I've met who doesnt :o
Your beliefs are your beliefs, but an addiction to porn and a disapproving significant other is the reason why its a problem. If your significant other approves of you watching porn, there is no problem.


Actually, I hit puberty a few years back. I'm 5'11', my voice has changed, etc. I beg to differ about watching porn. It's never right to look at porn, no matter who says. That's the truth, take it or leave it. I'm not going to force in on you.


No, I think the #1 relationship problem would probably be a lack of trust, love, honesty and respect for your significant other. Unless of course you are a PhD on the subject and can provide us with some documentation and facts to back up this porn claim...

I'll have to look it up to provide exact wording.


Who was suggesting you were gay, and where did that come from? Why do you feel it necessary to convince us? Feeling a little defensive? Hmm, I have met quite a few men named Courtney...

No one here said that. Usually, though, whenever I say I don't look at porn, people come back and say I must be gay because of it. I was just trying to beat them to market.

[Les Kern]

i gotta remember that one

looks like i 'dick around' all the time :D

Actually, that's a colloquialism from (gasp) the 70's. I am showing my age, but it DOES stand the test of time. "Cherry!" by contrast, never made it to the 80's. :)

[Les Kern]

Would be great if there is an application or command that can let us rename files fast and easy.

Like XP? Nah, I stand by my belief that its a useless pastime.

[theimacguy]

her jpg and mpg files, i was not born a guy, although i am bi :)
and if you think that the pic on my profile (http://forums.macrumors.com/member.php?u=13551) makes me look like a guy, i'm in deep deep trouble ;)

Thats way more than i wanted to know :confused: :eek: :D :rolleyes: :confused:

[~Shard~]

Thats way more than i wanted to know :confused: :eek: :D :rolleyes: :confused:

Your word-to-emoticon ratio is scary, confusing and very troubling... :cool:

[edesignuk]

I beg to differ about watching porn. It's never right to look at porn, no matter who says.
I'd hardly say it's wrong to do so.

[Hakkinen]

Ok, for now, i will use Encrypted Disk image from my disk utility. It seems not bad that it is password protected. At least I don't have to pay for 3rd party softwares.

[Diatribe]

Actually, I hit puberty a few years back. I'm 5'11', my voice has changed, etc. I beg to differ about watching porn. It's never right to look at porn, no matter who says. That's the truth, take it or leave it. I'm not going to force in on you.


You were born 1990 and you hit puberty a few years back? Meaning you're still right in the middle of it? Because either you're a new breed of men or I am getting really old, but in my days you were right in the middle of puberty when you were 14... at least I was. :D
And just to clarify this: Your voice having changed is just a VERY small portion of puberty and if you haven't figured this out you're probably still a few years away from hitting it at all. ;)
And for the porn issue... that is YOUR truth. If you don't feel like watching it, don't. But don't try to convince us that it is common knowledge. You'll learn when you are older that pretty few things are actually facts and most things are opinions. ;)

[~Shard~]

<chuckle> You know, it’s never hard to spot the young ones on these forums – so naïve in some respects. ;)

Actually, I hit puberty a few years back. I'm 5'11', my voice has changed, etc.

So, you’re 14 and you hit puberty when you were what, 10 or 11?! Right. And you think you’ve gone through it all, huh? Just wait my friend, you’ll see - you have much to learn... :)

It's never right to look at porn, no matter who says. That's the truth, take it or leave it. I'm not going to force in on you.

And who exactly are you tell us definitely what is right and wrong? Oh wait, you’re 14 years old so it must be the truth – what do we know after all? You have a lot more wisdom and life experience than the rest of us I’m sure... :rolleyes:

Usually, though, whenever I say I don't look at porn, people come back and say I must be gay because of it. I was just trying to beat them to market.

My first guess wouldn’t have been gay, actually – probably just one of those boring people who always plays it straight, always follows the rules, does what his mommy says, never takes any risks, never experiments, and lives a bland, unadventurous life. Not that there’s anything wrong with that. :cool:

Kay, I’m done being a bastard. For now. :cool:

[vniow]

Ooh, haven't posted in a while, fun fun fun.

You do realize that the #1 relationship problem in the US today in marriages is an addiction to porn?

Source please.

I don't want that to happen in my future marriage. And, no, I'm not gay. Obviously. If it helps convince you, my gf's name is Courtney.

Hmm...

Lets see, I can't get married, I am gay and I don't have a girlfriend. That must make me a porn addict!

Actually, I hit puberty a few years back. I'm 5'11', my voice has changed, etc. I beg to differ about watching porn.

I hit puberty a few years back too, I'm 5'7", my voice has changed, my boobs are pretty small but then again so is the rest of my body. *shrug* And I beg to differ about your moralising.


It's never right to look at porn, no matter who says. That's the truth, take it or leave it. I'm not going to force in on you.

Yeah, I remember when I was 14 too, my whole moral structure was all set out from then and it hasn't changed since.

*cough*

No one here said that. Usually, though, whenever I say I don't look at porn, people come back and say I must be gay because of it. I was just trying to beat them to market.

But but...gay porn is soooo hot!! Like gays never watch porn at all anyway... *spit*

Jane honey, next time we meet, send over that disc image, I'll make it worth your while....

[Les Kern]

<chuckle> You know, it’s never hard to spot the young ones on these forums – so naïve in some respects. ;)

Reminds me of the quote (and I paraphrase)
"Youth is wasted on the young".
In effect you have to hols still and let them grow up, because on the whole logic, an air-tight fact, and careful Socratic analysis is incomprehensible to them. Not all, but on the whole. I find it quite entertaining.

[whooleytoo]

Reminds me of the quote (and I paraphrase)
"Youth is wasted on the young".

To which the best retort is:
"And wisdom is wasted on the old" ;)

[Diatribe]

With everybody commenting it'll be interesting if he will ever write again in this thread :rolleyes:
Oh well thinking before writing always helps ...so does growing up :p

[Les Kern]

To which the best retort is:
"And wisdom is wasted on the old" ;)

:(
Now I'm old AND useless!

[Les Kern]

With everybody commenting it'll be interesting if he will ever write again in this thread :rolleyes:

I seem to recall this thread was about hiding files.... how DID we get off track?

[Hakkinen]

I seem to recall this thread was about hiding files.... how DID we get off track?

Ha Ha Ha !
I believe it gets offtrack with Porn ?
But it is great to talk off topic sometimes, release tension....

[LeeTom]

übergeek is onto something here... encrypted disk images are a great way to secure files.

Applications -> Utilities -> Disk Utility
Then, Images -> New -> Blank Image

Lee Tom

[Hakkinen]

übergeek is onto something here... encrypted disk images are a great way to secure files.

Applications -> Utilities -> Disk Utility
Then, Images -> New -> Blank Image

Lee Tom

Yes! I have tried that. It works great.
I didn't understand how it works when I read this forum, so I called up apple to help me out. Saves me $$ on getting secret folder or something else. :-)

[spookykids]

yay, and they say everything is easyier on mac :(

[Colonel Panik]

I have to agree that sometimes it is rather tedious if you have files with names that are too long. Not to mention if you have many files to hide. Would be great if there is an application or command that can let us rename files fast and easy.

AppleScript.
You already have on your system a set of scripts to do these sort of things. Library>Scripts. Believe me, if you're not using AppleScript, you're not using your Mac.

Install the Script menu and then you have it always available in your menu bar.

Adjust the scripts, and you have an instant way of removing underscores and properly renaming all those 'files' you download.

[whooleytoo]

:(
Now I'm old AND useless!

Only kiddin'! The best thing about the young, is they haven't been around enough to know the best comebacks like that one! :D

[whooleytoo]

But it is great to talk off topic sometimes, release tension....

Speaking of which... F1 fan? ;)

[~Shard~]

Ooh, haven't posted in a while, fun fun fun.

That's right, I haven't seen you around much lately. But when I received my e-mail notification that this thread had been updated, and that you were the one who had posted a reply, I rubbed my hands together in anticipation because I just knew you'd have something enlightening to say about the little kid's comments. :) :cool:

Lets see, I can't get married, I am gay and I don't have a girlfriend. That must make me a porn addict!

Yep, it would appear so - don't question the mighty 14-year old, he knows everything! Oh, and because you are a porn addict as a result, you must also be evil, because it's not right to watch porn... :rolleyes:

[musicpyrite]

Yep, it would appear so - don't question the mighty 14-year old, he knows everything! Oh, and because you are a porn addict as a result, you must also be evil, because it's not right to watch porn... :rolleyes:

ohhh, just give the kid a break, all kids talk about things they don't understand,
basically:
He does not watch porn because he does not like it - fine
(assuming) most people here watch porn because they *enjoy* it - that's fine too

He's just being a kid by expressing his opnions and reasons on things, one of the steps to adulthood.


(im going to get bashed for this)

[~Shard~]

ohhh, just give the kid a break, all kids talk about things they don't understand,
basically:
He does not watch porn because he does not like it - fine
(assuming) most people here watch porn because they *enjoy* it - that's fine too

He's just being a kid by expressing his opnions and reasons on things, one of the steps to adulthood.

Yah yah, I know, just having fun. After all, it’s the only way he’ll learn – we’re doing him a favor! ;) :cool: He’ll learn the differences between fact and opinion eventually...

(im going to get bashed for this)

I don’t know about the others, but I for one won’t bash you – you’re simply making logical, sensible, mature statements which I have no problem with in the least. It’s actually a perfect contrast to the kid’s statements... :cool:

[musicpyrite]

Yah yah, I know, just having fun.

Well, for some people, this is the *exact* reason more people don't join the forums. Crap like this was the reason I am no longer a member of ipodlounge.com. And crap like this is the reason I hate high school. Honestly, the kid wants to hide his file (*cough*) and you give him grief. (I'm not saying this explicitly to Shard)

I don’t know about the others, but I for one won’t bash you – you’re simply making logical, sensible, mature statements which I have no problem with in the least. It’s actually a perfect contrast to the kid’s statements... :cool:

Thanks

[~Shard~]

Well, for some people, this is the *exact* reason more people don't join the forums. Crap like this was the reason I am no longer a member of ipodlounge.com. And crap like this is the reason I hate high school.

Ah, high school, that takes me back... ;) How is this "crap" exactly? As I said, we’re just having fun here, no need for anyone to take things seriously and get their panties in a knot. In actuality, most of the comments here have still been valid and fair, with people stating their opinions, and the kid brought them on himself in the first place. I will concede one point though, and that is I suppose we should technically get back on the topic of hiding files. ;)

Honestly, the kid wants to hide his file (*cough*) and you give him grief. (I'm not saying this explicitly to Shard)


Actually, the kid we were addressing in all of these posts didn’t even start the thread, nor say anything about hiding files. He in fact just submitted one post! Hakkinen actually started the thread, and we poked some fun at him (the initial porn references) and he took it all in full swing and had a good laugh about everything, so I don’t know why other people can’t handle a little bit of friendly cajoling. :cool:

Thanks

I can’t tell if you were being sarcastic or not in saying this, but my comments were still sincere regardless. :cool:

[musicpyrite]

Actually, the kid we were addressing in all of these posts didn’t even start the thread, nor say anything about hiding files. He in fact just submitted one post! Hakkinen actually started the thread, and we poked some fun at him (the initial porn references) and he took it all in full swing and had a good laugh about everything, so I don’t know why other people can’t handle a little bit of friendly cajoling. :cool:

This thread is so messed up, I forgot what the original post was about. (porn?)

I can’t tell if you were being sarcastic or not in saying this, but my comments were still sincere regardless. :cool:
I was not being sarcastic.


I'm going to shut up now before I get myself into any more trouble. ;)

[Hakkinen]

Speaking of which... F1 fan? ;)

Mika Hakkinen Fan. F1 s*cks nowadays.

[janey]

Lets see, I can't get married, I am gay and I don't have a girlfriend. That must make me a porn addict!
I have a boyfriend, ave been with him since january 2003, i'm bi, and i'm not exactly a porn addict...
Jane honey, next time we meet, send over that disc image, I'll make it worth your while....
ooooh cant wait :D :D
you gonna be home around wwdc? and will you get your ass back into #macrumors, MacCoaster is back and he misses you :)

I have deleted all the porn off of my machine because porn is evil and corrupts society. I dont use applications like Diiva. And i wont download folderGuard so i can safely start a new porn collection.
porn is not evil and does not corrupt society. well anything sex related sure isnt, because it helps everyone out. Prostitution is one of the oldest jobs ever. The porn industry makes a lotta money, and that means people who need money can get some money so they can live.
Whats wrong with people trying to make a living?
And what does Diiva have to do with this...For crying out loud, its not like everyone on earth with Diiva go to alt.binaries.those.newsgroups.with.nude.pics.of.people :p
Anyone can start a porn collection...takes one picture to start it. Honestly.

[whooleytoo]

Mika Hakkinen Fan. F1 s*cks nowadays.

Miss him - and especially his press conferences! (Not sure about the Mika Hakkinen song - to the tune of "Where's my Momma gone"!)

F1 is pretty dull these days - even as a died-in-the-wool F1 fan, I'm struggling.

[Hakkinen]

Miss him - and especially his press conferences! (Not sure about the Mika Hakkinen song - to the tune of "Where's my Momma gone"!)

F1 is pretty dull these days - even as a died-in-the-wool F1 fan, I'm struggling.

Love every single part of it when he was racing. The breath-taking 0.0010 seconds difference in qualifying. Only with him around we see those results between the drivers.
I had the Mika Hakkinen song too. No more watching F1 nowadays. Only read them on newspaper. How great if he is still around. But would be bad for him, Mclaren can't perform no more.

[~Shard~]

I haven't watched F1 since the good old days of Alain Prost and Aryton Senna - now THAT was a team... amazing drivers... :cool:

I also just wanted to say I love the topic progression of this thread - who says being off-topic is a bad thing, this is an AWESOME thread! ;) :cool:

[janey]

I also just wanted to say I love the topic progression of this thread - who says being off-topic is a bad thing, this is an AWESOME thread! ;) :cool:
haha, i started a thread a long long time ago that was so off topic...it was insanely long too :p
http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=20569

Interesting read, if you get through all 90 or so pages of spam :p

[Hakkinen]

I haven't watched F1 since the good old days of Alain Prost and Aryton Senna - now THAT was a team... amazing drivers... :cool:

I also just wanted to say I love the topic progression of this thread - who says being off-topic is a bad thing, this is an AWESOME thread! ;) :cool:

I started watching F1 in March 1999, it was one fine night when I tuned in to the TV and saw F1, first time in my life. There were 2 cars leading the race. Black cars. Mercedes. I have always like Mercedes. Then the commentor mentioned the leader of the race is 1998 World Champion Mika Hakkinen. Mercedes + Mika Hakkinen = I am hooked.

You read übergeek's thread? That is even more AWESOME!!!

[~Shard~]

haha, i started a thread a long long time ago that was so off topic...it was insanely long too :p
http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=20569

Interesting read, if you get through all 90 or so pages of spam :p

Wow, that's impresive! Too bad I didn't know about it, I would have liked to have been in on it... ;)

[Hakkinen]

Wow, that's impresive! Too bad I didn't know about it, I would have liked to have been in on it... ;)

Why not you start one?
:)

[~Shard~]

Why not you start one?
:)

Start a thread which will result in off-topic discussions, debates, and an overall pointless discussion? Hmm, sounds like fun, I think I'll give that some thought, find an appropriate topic, and submit a new thread! I'll let you know when I do... ;) :cool:

[Hakkinen]

Start a thread which will result in off-topic discussions, debates, and an overall pointless discussion? Hmm, sounds like fun, I think I'll give that some thought, find an appropriate topic, and submit a new thread! I'll let you know when I do... ;) :cool:

Hmm...how about how many hours you spend on the net, what do you think of file sharing, do you hide your porn stuff in your mac, how many of you find internet a waste of time to find love, what would you do if you are CEO of microsoft or apple, etc....

[~Shard~]

Hmm...how about how many hours you spend on the net, what do you think of file sharing, do you hide your porn stuff in your mac, how many of you find internet a waste of time to find love, what would you do if you are CEO of microsoft or apple, etc....

Those are all pretty good. Don't worry, I'll come up with something!

[Capn_Moho]

This may be off-topic from the current discussion -- though not from the original discussion -- but another way to change the visibility of files is with the veritable ResEdit-Get-Info replacement SetFile.

If you have the developer tools installed, open up terminal and type /Developer/Tools/SetFile -a V <file> to make a file invisible and /Developer/Tools/SetFile -a v <file> to make a file invisible (only in the finder). You'll have to relaunch the Finder as previously mentioned for it to take effect.

SetFile lets you do a whole lot of interesting Finder tomfoolery; type man SetFile to see what else it can do.

But, it still doesn't solve the searching problem. One possible, though insecure, solution is to put everything inside of a folder and disallow everyone, including yourself, permission to the contents of said folder. Do this either in the Finder with Get Info: Permissions or in the terminal with chmod -R 000 <folder>. When you want to look at the contents, then do chmod -R 700 <folder>. If someone knows the folder is there, that solution won't stop them from going inside if he/she knows how to change the permissions.

So, if people are looking specifically for your hidden materials, well, do the encrypted disk image as previously mentioned. Or, better yet, have personal user accounts for each person and a trusted BOFH with the root password. That's the UNIX® way (as is the original .<filename> solution intended for one's own aesthetic convenience -- others shouldn't have access to your files in the first place).

[Hakkinen]

Thanks for your contribution, Capn_Moho!
Though I think my ibook does not come with Developer tools installed.