[sd8dgf8ds8g8dsg]

For showing "system hidden files", most popular is the ~/Library, run this command in terminal

    defaults write com.apple.Finder AppleShowAllFiles YES

For toggle display of hidden & dot files, type "Shift + Cmd + ."

[majewsky]

I can already see how n-gate is going to summarize this thread:

> An internet complains about how macOS documentation is only transmitted by tribal knowledge. Hackernews acknowledges the problem, and proceeds to trade said knowledge in exchange for internet points.

[sd8dgf8ds8g8dsg]

You are not wrong, but my account is throw-away just for this thread. Not hoarding HN points, that is a ridiculous behavior.

[majewsky]

Don't worry; I didn't mean to bash on you. I just saw the irony of the thread.