Removing icons from the Launchpad doesn’t delete the entire app, as it does not actually remove all program files. In order to remove an app from the Launchpad, you should uninstall it completely from your Mac.
Learn how to customize the System Preferences on your Mac to better suit your needs. Personalize your settings for iCloud, Mac keyboard and trackpad, software update, privacy settings, Siri, Dock and more.
You can hide files on Mac in 2 following ways: 1) Open the Terminal and type the command... 2) Use a free app Funter which allows you to hide/unhide files...