Here's what you'll want to do add personal filedirectoriesback to the Mac Finder sidebars:
- Pull down the Finder menu and selectPreferences[or just hit Command+,]
- Click on the Sidebar icon.
- Select the checkboxes next to items you want to appear inyourdesktop window sidebars.
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Likewise, how do I put an icon on my desktop for favorites?
How to Create Desktop Shortcut to Favorites in Windows 7and8
- Right click on your desktop and go to New>>Shortcut.
- Now paste the following in the location field andclickNext.
- No name the shortcut as Favorites and click Finish.
- If you want to change the shortcut icon, right click on itandselect Properties.
- Then click the Change Icon button under the Shortcut tab.
Subsequently, question is, how do I put a shortcut on my desktop for libraries? Windows 7 - Create a shortcut to accessyourLibraries
- On an empty area of your desktop > Right Click > New>Shortcut.
- In the location field, enter the following"explorer.exeshell:Libraries"
- Click on Next > It is named as "Explorer" by default.
- Once it is created you can pin it to the taskbar.
In this regard, how do I add recents to my sidebar?
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- Right click the Finder in the Dock.
- Select New Smart Folder.
- Press the plus button.
- Select kind.
- Select Last Modified/Opened or whatever you want.
- Select 'This Mac'
- Save your smart folder. When saving, make sure 'Add toSidebar'is checked. Name your smart folder and you're good togo!
How do I add downloads to my Mac sidebar?
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- Open a Finder window and go to your user folder.
- In the user folder you should see the downloads folder.
- Drag the downloads folder to the place you want it inthesidebar.
- Drag the Downloads folder to the right side of the verticalbarin the Dock.