To permanently unhide a file (rename it to remove the dot):
mv .myhiddenfile myhiddenfile To recursively unhide all files in a directory (advanced script): how to unhide files
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ls -la (The -a flag stands for "all," which includes dot-files.) To permanently unhide a file (rename it to
Hiding files is a standard operating system feature designed to protect critical system files from accidental modification or deletion. However, malware, overzealous IT policies, or even an accidental click in a file’s properties can hide your personal documents, photos, or project assets. overzealous IT policies
