As a tech, I like to know where things are stored and have fairly simple ways to get to them. If you’re like I am, you may have found the fact that the Users folder is now hidden by default at the root level to be a nuisance.
Using this simple Terminal command, you can restore the folder to a shown state. With 10.9.3, this will revert back to the hidden state whenever you log out, or restart your machine.
- Open Terminal.app (located in the Utilities folder)
- Enter the following command: sudo chflags nohidden /Users
- Hit enter and wait about 15 seconds
After you enter that command, if you open up “Macintosh HD,” you should see your Users folder sitting there once again.
Using Terminal gives you access to the Unix code of your machine, and as a result, can be a dangerous place to mess around with settings. Only use the tool if you feel comfortable!