Make a Folder Invisible

Posted by Gina Trapani at 12:30 AM on October 6, 2007


Windows user Sean has a unique trick for hiding a folder in Windows—literally. By giving a file folder a blank name and blank icon, unless you're specifically looking for it, the folder's existence isn't immediately apparent. Hit the play button to see how it works. While this might be good for low security items (embarrassing pics, perhaps?), if you want true privacy (versus security through obscurity), go with something like TrueCrypt.

 

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