How to open a specific folder in Mac Finder

How to open a specific folder in Mac OS X:

Using Finder:

1. Open Finder, you can type in universal search by hitting "Command + Space"
2. Press "Command + Shift + G" in finder.

Using Terminal:

1. Open Terminal, you can type in universal search by hitting "Command + Space"
2. Use the following command to open the folder: eg:
   "open {folder_name}"
   
   

How to show hidden files in MAC

Easiest way to show hidden Mac OS X files in Finder:

1. Open Terminal, you can type in universal search by hitting "Command + Space".
2. In Terminal, paste the following: 
   defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles YES.
3. Press Enter/Return.
4. Hold the 'Option/alt' key, then right click on the Finder icon in the dock and click Relaunch.

Have fun!