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How do I set a file in iCloud to show on my desktop?

how to set a file in iCloud to show on my desktop

MacBook Pro 15", OS X 10.11

Posted on Nov 19, 2019 7:39 AM

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Posted on Nov 19, 2019 10:45 AM

Have you tried dragging the file to your Desktop from iCloud Drive in the Finder Sidebar?


You may need to go to System Preferences/iCloud/iCloud Drive/Options and make sure Optimization is turned off.

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How do I set a file in iCloud to show on my desktop?

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