I recently had my CMP w/High Sierra serviced and now can't move desktop items to a different location. They "snap back" to their original locations when I try to drag them. I looked at Finder settings and saw nothing that helped. What's going on here? I assume some setting has been inadvertently changed.
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Folders and files on desktop can't be moved
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How to Remove Something From the Desktop of a Mac | Techwalla
Is your Mac desktop crowded with icons, folders, and files? Clearing your desktop allows you to keep it organized. By default, many applications and folders automatically download to the desktop. After while, your desktop looks messy and you loose the ease of accessing files quickly.
Ah! Thanks. "Sort by" was the culprit. I only ever use "sort by" in a finder window.How to Remove Something From the Desktop of a Mac | Techwalla
Is your Mac desktop crowded with icons, folders, and files? Clearing your desktop allows you to keep it organized. By default, many applications and folders automatically download to the desktop. After while, your desktop looks messy and you loose the ease of accessing files quickly.www.techwalla.com