If you have folders and files that need to be hidden for security’s sake, consider this method instead. First, find the file or folder in the file manager you wish to hide and right-click to compress it. Select “compress.” This brings up thecompression tool. By default, “.tar.gz” is selected. Select “.zip” in the drop-down menu.
Under filename, place a.in front to hide it, then enter the filename of the archive.
Then, select the location you wish the hidden archive to be saved to by clicking “location” and browsing for the correct directory. After that, click “other options” and enter a secure password. With all the information filled out, click the “Create” button. Soon after, your hidden passworded archive will be created!
