External devices (HD's, digital cameras) do not appear as icons on desktop
This is, I think, exactly the same question asked by Byron B.
That is: external devices (Hard Drives, digital cameras) do not appear as icons on desktop. They used to, but not anymore. I can access them through the finder windows, but no icons on the desktop.
What causes this? More importantly, how do I rectify this?
All help and wisdom much appreciated.
Thanks so much!
Geno
Powerbook G4 12" Mac OS X (10.4.8) 1G PowerPC
Awesome! Thank you, Terence!
I can't believe it was that easy. I never even knew that option was there.
Thanks again, happy holidaze!
Geno
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