Does anyone else have this problem? After using a Mac for a while, the desktop gets cluttered with all kinds of files, screenshots, and installation packages, with icons crammed together in a mess that's annoying just to look at.
Looking at a messy desktop, how can you be in a good mood? Even finding a file on the desktop isn't easy.
The more you work, the more anxious you get. You haven't even done that much, yet you feel exceptionally tired.
Actually, there's no need to download any third-party organization software. Mac's built-in system settings can easily solve the desktop clutter problem.
Here's a 3-step guide to creating a minimalist, clean desktop—pleasant to look at and better for your work mood.
Step 1: Hide Extra Desktop Icons
Click the "Apple menu" () in the top-left corner of the screen.
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Select "System Settings".
Click "Desktop & Dock" in the left sidebar.
Scroll down to the "Desktop & Stage Manager" section.
Find the "Show Items" option: Uncheck the "On Desktop" checkbox.
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