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When I do "Show Desktop" gesture, I see the desktop just like normal - all the windows scatter off to the edges of the screen, and I can see files on the desktop - but I'm not able to access them with the cursor! I've been doing this exact same thing on all my previous macbooks and this is the first time I've seen this.
MacBook Pro (2020 and later)
Swirlyking wrote:
Thank you, but that is not helpful. I feel like you didn't understand my issue. The trackpad is working fine for me and I understand the gestures, etc. The problem is, when I do the "Show Desktop" gesture - the gesture works perfectly - I see the desktop and all the files on the desktop, but I can't access them with the cursor.
If it is not working as expected try a Safeboot to clear system cache files—
SafeBoot How to use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support
Takes noticeable longer to get to the login screen, does a 5 minute disk repair before it fully boots up, and certain system caches get cleared and rebuilt, including dynamic loader cache, etc.
Login and test. Reboot as normal and test. Caches get rebuilt automatically.
If no resolve, reinstall the macOS on top of your existing macOS for a refreshed copy:
How to reinstall macOS
Recovery (both M1 and Intel) — How to reinstall macOS - Apple Support
Swirlyking wrote:
Thank you, but that is not helpful. I feel like you didn't understand my issue. The trackpad is working fine for me and I understand the gestures, etc. The problem is, when I do the "Show Desktop" gesture - the gesture works perfectly - I see the desktop and all the files on the desktop, but I can't access them with the cursor.
If it is not working as expected try a Safeboot to clear system cache files—
SafeBoot How to use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support
Takes noticeable longer to get to the login screen, does a 5 minute disk repair before it fully boots up, and certain system caches get cleared and rebuilt, including dynamic loader cache, etc.
Login and test. Reboot as normal and test. Caches get rebuilt automatically.
If no resolve, reinstall the macOS on top of your existing macOS for a refreshed copy:
How to reinstall macOS
Recovery (both M1 and Intel) — How to reinstall macOS - Apple Support
Swirlyking wrote:
When I do "Show Desktop" gesture, I see the desktop just like normal - all the windows scatter off to the edges of the screen, and I can see files on the desktop - but I'm not able to access them with the cursor! I've been doing this exact same thing on all my previous macbooks and this is the first time I've seen this.
Try making changes to suit you better—
>System Preferences>Trackpad
How to use the Force Touch trackpad - Apple Support
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204352
Use Multi-Touch gestures on your Mac - Apple Support
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204895
Change Mouse & Trackpad preferences for accessibility on Mac
https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/change-mouse-trackpad-preferences-unac899/mac
Change how your trackpad works with Mac - Apple Support
https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/change-the-way-your-trackpad-works-mchlp1226/mac
Turn on "three finger drag" for your Force Touch trackpad - Apple Support
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204609
Thank you, but that is not helpful. I feel like you didn't understand my issue. The trackpad is working fine for me and I understand the gestures, etc. The problem is, when I do the "Show Desktop" gesture - the gesture works perfectly - I see the desktop and all the files on the desktop, but I can't access them with the cursor.
"Show Desktop" gesture working but not really
