how to hide folder in windows and linux

hello friends
 This is my first post here i am going to show you how u can easily hide your stuff in windows and linux.
follow these simple steps to hide a folder in windows :

1. create a folder 
2. put ur stuff in that
3. right click on it and select properties
4. check the box hidden and press ok.
5. press f5 or refresh

 you can also see my youtube video tutorial below link

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l98F-9T3tq8&feature=plcp

To unhide or see the folder

1. go to my computer or simply computer
2. select organize and select folder and search option.
3. select view tab and check on radio button view hidden files and folders.

  In Linux u can simply put a dot(.) before folder or file name like" .new folder " and press ctrl+h
 from your keyboard it will make it hidden for seeing it again press ctrl+h to see the folder