Recent folder

Images and documents have been appearing in the 'recent' folder for several weeks, even though I haven't opened them.

I have changed my iCloud password and logged in again on all devices and still this happens.

How come these files end up in 'recent' even though they are not opened?

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 13.2

Posted on May 7, 2023 7:12 AM

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May 7, 2023 7:39 AM in response to RDW97

The "Recents" folder is just that ... recent files you've opened.


The only solution to my problem with Recents is to right click the folder in Finder and then select "Remove From Sidebar". It's still in use, it just doesn't appear. You have very little control over the Recents folder in reality.

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