Showcasing the hard disk on your Mac’s desktop is a quick and simple process that can be easily completed in just a few steps. Whether you’re a new Mac user or someone who’s been using a Mac for years, displaying the hard disk on your desktop can make it easier to access files and folders.

Step 1: Open Finder
The first step in displaying your hard disk on your Mac’s desktop is to open Finder. Finder is the default file manager of macOS and is often found on the dock. If you can’t find it on the dock, you can open it by using the Command + Space keys and typing “Finder” in the search bar.

Step 2: Click on “Preferences”
Once you’ve opened Finder, click on “Finder” in the menu bar and select “Preferences”. This will open the Finder Preferences window.

Step 3: Select “General”
In the Finder Preferences window, select “General” from the tabs on the top of the window.

Step 4: Check the “Hard disks” box
In the “General” tab, you’ll see an option to show hard disks on the desktop. Check the box next to this option and the hard disk icon will appear on your desktop.

Step 5: Close the Finder Preferences window
Once you’ve completed the above steps, the hard disk icon will appear on your desktop. You can now close the Finder Preferences window by clicking on the red dot in the upper left-hand corner of the window.