Showing imac hard disc on desktop - How to do it

Hi,

Can someone please tell me how to make and place an icon on my desktop fpor easy access to my imac hard disc?

Thanks in advance

Ash

iMac 27″ 5K, macOS 12.3

Posted on Apr 21, 2022 09:33 AM

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FoxFifth

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Posted on Apr 21, 2022 09:35 AM

Finder > Preferences > General (at the top of the Finder Preferences window) > Show These Items on the Desktop.

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Apr 21, 2022 09:35 AM in response to 2022showharddiscondesktop

Finder > Preferences > General (at the top of the Finder Preferences window) > Show These Items on the Desktop.

Apr 21, 2022 09:52 AM in response to FoxFifth

Thanks FoxFifth. This solved my question.

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Showing imac hard disc on desktop - How to do it