Hide files

Xray Application can do this, but be carefull with it, there is a lot you can do with it to mess up your system.

But, an easier way is to put a dot in front of the name.

Visible folder = Photo's
Invisible folder = .Photo's

 

A better solution would be to make an encrypted dmg with disk utility then you can put whatever you want inside it and give it an innocuous name and no one will be able to open it. I presume the point of hiding something is to keep it away from others.

 

Agreed but depends also what you want to put inside.

Sparse disk Image is even better I think, isn't that one automatically growing the more you put inside?

 

No there isn't.

 

You can show hidden files in Finder, then rename a file or folder with a period at the beginning of the name, then hide hidden files again.

To show hidden files in Finder, copy and paste the following command into a Terminal window, then press enter:

defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles TRUE && killall Finder​

To hide hidden files in Finder, copy and paste the following command into a Terminal window, then press enter:

defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles FALSE && killall Finder​

 

Correct.

But there is also a free and easy App for it, Show & Hide is the name, maybe a bit easier for the OP.

 

Yes, there are several. Secrets also has the option to show/hide hidden files.