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"Shifting External Hard Drive Icons

Ever since I got a new Mac Studio M2 & BenQ SW272Q display a few weeks ago, I noticed that when I awaken it from Sleep mode the icons for only 3 external drives move from their original position on the screen. I never experienced this before. Although this hasn't thrust me into a state of clinical depression, I am nevertheless rather curious. I would appreciate your ideas. Thank you.

Mac Studio, macOS 15.2

Posted on Jan 21, 2025 8:07 AM

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Jan 21, 2025 12:49 PM in response to kitjv

Common issue. Right click on home screen and pick sort by "none". Then move your icons to where you want. Then back to sort by and select "grid" You may have to change the grid scale to get the icons exactly where you want them. Also most recommend to not use sleep as it causes all kinds of issues. Just have the display turn off after a pre determined time.

"Shifting External Hard Drive Icons

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