MacPaw Hider 2
MacPaw Hider 2 is a file and folder concealment utility from MacPaw, designed to protect sensitive documents, photos, financial records and personal files by hiding them from casual browsing. It stores encrypted data in a secure vault accessible only with a password, allowing users to keep private files off the main filesystem while retaining quick access through the app's interface. It is marketed toward users who share their Mac with others or want an extra layer of privacy for confidential materials.
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1 suggestionWe found no reliable public information about whether a native Apple Silicon build of MacPaw Hider 2 exists. MacPaw is an active, well-known macOS developer, and it is possible they have already shipped a native version or Universal Binary without major fanfare — many Mac utilities are updated quietly. Your best next step is to contact MacPaw directly (through their website or support channel) and ask whether the copy you have is native or Intel-only, and whether a native build is available. If your current copy runs under Rosetta today, it will stop launching entirely when Apple removes Rosetta 2 in macOS 28 (September 2028), so clarifying this within the next two years is important. You can also try launching Hider 2, opening Activity Monitor (Applications → Utilities), searching for the Hider process, and checking the Architecture column — if it says "Apple" or "arm64", you already have the native build; if it says "Intel" or "x86_64", you will need to update or switch.
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