how do you get an sd card out properly

GWWinona wrote:

how to get an SD card out properly

From the Finder side bar you should see your SD card—use the eject icon to dismount it before you pull it out of the slot.

If you do not see it in Finder make changes to the Finder>Preferences>Sidebar

(to show on Desktop see Finder>Preferences>General)

Get to know the Finder on your Mac - Apple Support

Read this:

https://support.apple.com/en-ca/guide/mac-help/mh28068/mac