title: Unable to convert dot-files to non-dotfiles safely
body: <p>I run unsuccessfully in Mac</p>
  
  <pre><code>mv .* *
  </code></pre>
  
  <p>and</p>
  
  <pre><code>mv .* ./*
  </code></pre>
  
  <p>My files disappeared into thin air.</p>
  
  <p><strong>How can you convert dot-files to non-dotfiles safely?</strong></p>