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When I open finder, it shows recent files. Can I change that behavior to show my applications instead?

When I open finder, it shows recent files. Can I change that behavior to show my applications instead?

iMac 27", macOS 10.15

Posted on Nov 30, 2019 5:15 PM

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Nov 30, 2019 7:34 PM in response to dsp4144

Yes. Finder Preferences, General tab.

New Finder windows show:

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Dec 2, 2019 2:17 PM in response to dsp4144

Thank you. That worked.

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