How do I hide folders?

[jbaerbock]

I know that some system files are set to be hidden, how can I hide user files under my home directory?

[XstatyK]

Re: How do I hide folders?

You can hide them with this program although maybe someone will come up with an easier solution I think this is pretty good to keep stuff from prying eyes

http://www.truecrypt.org/

[aysiu]

Re: How do I hide folders?

Rename them with a dot in front of the name?

/home/jbaebock/nothiddenfile

/home/jbaebock/.hiddenfile

[jbaerbock]

Re: How do I hide folders?

Putting a dot infront of the name worked perfectly thanks!

[Stormi West]

Re: How do I hide folders?

That only works if you don't have "show hidden files" clicked... Not sure why you're trying to hide files, but if it's important you might take that into consideration.

[jbaerbock]

Re: How do I hide folders?

Just getting some folders/files out of my way, if I want them i can just make hidden folders visible. The dot method works perfectly.