How to hide files and folders on Windows

While your Windows computer should be pretty well locked down with a password or maybe even some kind of biometric protection, it’s impossible to guarantee that no one else is ever going to get access to it, whether it’s a thief swiping your unlocked laptop from a coffee shop or one of your kids wanting to play a few games while you’re doing something else.

Whatever the reason, knowing how to hide files and folders from view can be really useful. These files won’t pop up during…