HideSwitch
HideSwitch is a macOS utility that allows users to quickly toggle the visibility of desktop icons, hidden files, or menu bar items with a keyboard shortcut or menu bar click. It is designed for users who want to manage the visual clutter of their desktop or system interface without permanently moving or deleting items. The app sits in the menu bar and provides a lightweight way to temporarily hide elements to reduce screen distractions or prepare the desktop for screenshots and presentations.
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1 suggestionWe could not find public information about HideSwitch's Apple Silicon support status, development activity, or vendor contact details — the search results returned no results for this app. Since the deadline for Rosetta 2 removal in macOS 28 is September 2028 (about 27 months away), you have some time, but it is worth investigating now. Contact the developer directly through the app's bundle ID (com.creativecag.HideSwitch) or check the app's About window or preferences to find vendor contact information or a support website. Ask them explicitly whether a native Apple Silicon build exists today or is planned before macOS 28 ships. If the developer confirms that no native version is in progress and the app is no longer actively maintained, you will need to find an alternative before 2028 — lightweight desktop management utilities like Lungo (for menu bar items) or Bartender (for menu bar customisation) are actively maintained alternatives that run natively on Apple Silicon, though they focus on specific aspects rather than universal desktop hiding.
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