Why You Need to Hide Apps on Your Mac

Sharing a Mac with family members, letting colleagues borrow your laptop, or working in open offices creates privacy concerns. Unlike hiding apps completely (which isn't practical), the real solution is controlling access to sensitive applications.

Whether it's your banking app, password manager, or personal photos, some apps contain data that shouldn't be accessible to anyone who walks by your desk.

Method 1: Lock Individual Apps with Touch ID

The most effective approach isn't hiding apps but locking them behind biometric authentication.…