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aliases.sh

# Note: Must be added to the bottom of your ~/.bash_proile or a
#       dedicated ~/.aliases file sourced in ~/.bash/~/.bash_profile.
# # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # #

# Used to hide all icons on the desktop user-interface.
alias restart-dns='sudo killall -HUP mDNSResponder'
alias hide-desktop='
defaults write com.apple.finder CreateDesktop -bool false
killall Finder
echo "🙈"
'

# Used to show/re-enable icons on the desktop user-interface.
alias show-desktop='
defaults write com.apple.finder CreateDesktop -bool true
killall Finder
echo "🙉"
'