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MY RECENTS MENU HAS STOPPED WORKING...NOTHING SHOWS UP ANY LONGER

My recents menu has stopped working on my iMac

iMac Line (2012 and Later)

Posted on Jul 7, 2021 4:15 PM

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Posted on Jul 7, 2021 5:04 PM

Hello, garfrea.

Check System Preferences > General > Recent items..

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Hello, garfrea.

Check System Preferences > General > Recent items..

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MY RECENTS MENU HAS STOPPED WORKING...NOTHING SHOWS UP ANY LONGER

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