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Settings in Finder Macbook Pro Monterey 12.6.7

I'm having troubles with Finder. (Specifically, it isn't recognizing my flash drive. even though I used it a couple months ago.) To find a fix, I've consulted numerous sites online, every one of which directed me to open settings (aka preferences), but there is no such thing in Finder that I can find. And ideas?

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 12.6

Posted on Aug 14, 2023 10:35 AM

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Posted on Aug 14, 2023 5:12 PM

satdean wrote:

I'm having troubles with Finder. (Specifically, it isn't recognizing my flash drive. even though I used it a couple months ago.) To find a fix, I've consulted numerous sites online, every one of which directed me to open settings (aka preferences), but there is no such thing in Finder that I can find. And ideas?


Verify Finder>Settings>Sidebar>Locations that your iOS Device and external drives is select to show...



In the FInder sidebar

Move your mouse to the right side & Spin the carrot if necessary to reveal the list:



Get to know the Finder on your Mac


Get file, folder, and disk information on Mac



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Aug 14, 2023 5:12 PM in response to satdean

satdean wrote:

I'm having troubles with Finder. (Specifically, it isn't recognizing my flash drive. even though I used it a couple months ago.) To find a fix, I've consulted numerous sites online, every one of which directed me to open settings (aka preferences), but there is no such thing in Finder that I can find. And ideas?


Verify Finder>Settings>Sidebar>Locations that your iOS Device and external drives is select to show...



In the FInder sidebar

Move your mouse to the right side & Spin the carrot if necessary to reveal the list:



Get to know the Finder on your Mac


Get file, folder, and disk information on Mac



Settings in Finder Macbook Pro Monterey 12.6.7

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