macOS defaults

# External disks

Hide external disks on desktop

  • Tested on macOS:
    • Monterey
    • Big Sur
  • Parameter type: bool

# Set to false

Hide external disks

defaults write com.apple.finder "ShowExternalHardDrivesOnDesktop" -bool "false" && killall Finder

# Set to true (default value)

Show external disks

defaults write com.apple.finder "ShowExternalHardDrivesOnDesktop" -bool "true" && killall Finder

# Read current value

defaults read com.apple.finder "ShowExternalHardDrivesOnDesktop"

# Reset to default value

defaults delete com.apple.finder "ShowExternalHardDrivesOnDesktop" && killall Finder

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