Mac privacy guide
How to hide apps on Mac without uninstalling them
If your Mac becomes public during meetings, screen shares, or shared-desk moments, the Dock, Launchpad, and Spotlight can reveal more than you want. The goal is not heavy security. It's everyday privacy and composure.
Pick the apps you want out of everyday view
Think about the apps that make your Mac feel too public: journals, chats, therapy tools, finance tools, or anything personal.
Hide them without uninstalling
Instead of deleting apps or rebuilding your setup, PrivyDock tucks personal apps out of the Dock, Launchpad, and Spotlight.
Reopen or restore them when you want
Open hidden apps from PrivyDock when you need them. When you are done, restore everything with a click.
What people usually mean
Most people aren't trying to secure a Mac. They're trying to keep it calm.
If you search for how to hide apps on Mac, you're usually trying to stop personal apps from flashing in the Dock, appearing in Launchpad, or turning up in Spotlight at the wrong time. PrivyDock is built for that exact everyday use case.
Why PrivyDock
PrivyDock gives you a private dock instead of forcing you to uninstall apps.
No uninstall-reinstall cycle
You keep your apps and workflow intact. The point is less friction, not more cleanup.
Built for screen-share privacy
PrivyDock is designed for the moments when your Mac becomes public and your Dock says too much.
Easy to reverse
If PrivyDock is not for you, restore your apps and delete it. Nothing is held hostage.