MacBook Air programmes opening in the background not foreground.

Hello,

I have recently updated my MacBook Air and now anytime I want to switch between programmes that I have open they only appear in the background instead of popping up in the front like usual.

My launchpad will also no longer open.

Any suggestions?

Thanks

Posted on Oct 30, 2021 2:13 AM

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Oct 30, 2021 7:33 AM in response to picalilyphotography

Restart holding Shift to load Safe Mode

Test it there

Restart normally and see if got any better.

If you have an Intel-based Mac, also run these:

How to reset the SMC of your Mac - Apple Support

Reset NVRAM or PRAM on your Mac - Apple Support

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