context is that it’s a folder on Windows that isn’t shown by default so you have to open the “run” menu then type it in. Like a cheatcode for a computer.

or at least that’s how it felt the first time I found it when I was like 12 trying to find my Minecraft screenshots

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    10 hours ago

    And here I am, on Linux, with a custom-defined shortcut key to toggle showing hidden files…

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        6 hours ago

        Don’t wanna scroll past 17 .foo directories in /home/zarobi before seeing any actual folders lol. I’ve had to mess around with hidden directories like once a month max

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            . is sorted earlier than most other characters in my GUI unfortunately. I wouldn’t enjoy a reverse alphabetical ordering either. I don’t really see a problem with turning on/off hidden files as needed