# Disks

Show hard disks on desktop

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

# Set to true

Show hard disks

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

# Set to false (default value)

Hide hard disks

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

# Read current value

defaults read com.apple.finder "ShowHardDrivesOnDesktop"

# Reset to default value

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