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Mac privacy basics

Private dock vs hiding windows on Mac.

macOS has useful shortcuts for hiding windows, but window privacy and app visibility are different problems. Understanding that difference helps you choose the right workflow.

For: Mac users comparing built-in hiding shortcuts with PrivyDock

01

Window hiding is temporary

Shortcuts like Command-H hide the current app window. That can be perfect when the problem is one visible window, but it does not hide the app from launchers or search.

02

A private dock focuses on app visibility

PrivyDock is for selected apps you do not want sitting in everyday Mac surfaces. It is closer to a reusable app visibility workflow than a window-management shortcut.

03

Use both together

A polished privacy routine can use built-in macOS window hiding, Focus mode, clean browser profiles, and PrivyDock for selected personal apps.

Checklist

A practical workflow before your Mac becomes visible.

01Use Command-H when only the current window is the issue.
02Use Focus when notifications are the issue.
03Use separate accounts for strong user separation.
04Use PrivyDock when selected app visibility is the issue.
05Test the surface people will actually see.

FAQ

Short answers for this use case.

Is hiding a window the same as hiding an app?
No. Hiding a window only hides the current window. Hiding app visibility means reducing where the app itself appears.
When should I use PrivyDock instead?
Use PrivyDock when you want selected personal apps out of everyday view rather than only hiding one open window.

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