Apple makes hidden files less accessible by default, but a simple Terminal command solves that.
mv ~/.private ~/private
To list all files, including hidden ones: how to unhide file
Unhiding files or file extensions is a common technical hurdle, often discussed in forums and technical blogs. Below are the steps to unhide files across different platforms based on typical user needs. Unhide File Extensions (Windows) Apple makes hidden files less accessible by default,
: Go to Tools > Folder Options > View and uncheck "Hide extensions for known file types" . Unhide Hidden Files and Folders and uncheck the Hidden attribute.
That’s it. Hidden files and folders will now appear faded. To unhide a specific file permanently, right-click it, select , and uncheck the Hidden attribute.