IMac 27inch desktop problem

I have recently bought the latest iMac (27inch) but it won't let me put folders onto the desktop and I have no hard-drive icon on the desktop.

Hi,
Re the Hard Drive Icon...
Goto Finder Preferences... Select Sidebar... and Check the Box for Hard Disks...
Cheers,

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i am thinking, well going over getting a new computer for 3 months now and decided on Apple after 20-30 years with Windows PCs.
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citrus101 wrote:
Hi Brett L,
thank you for the coordination of this helpful thread. Are you Apple? If yes, please allow me to ask you three questions:
1) The Display Firmware stopped for over 90% the flicker issue, but what has this Firmware changed exactly?
2) Is Apple preparing a fix for the yellow tinge?
3) When will it be save to buy a new iMac?
Thank you for your efforts.
Hello Citrus.
Excellent questions.
I hope that Apple will authorize Brett L. to provide us with some clear, honest answers to them . . . although, as I pointed out before, it would seem by the latest messages that have been posted in this thread -- that is, the *original thread* -- that through their actions, Apple has already provided us with their answer -- and solution -- to the yellow tinge issue; and that is the replacement of the LCD panel.
As to what the most recent display firmware update did, I am doubtful that Apple will allow Brett to reveal that kind of information, but we can be hopeful.
As far as when it will be safe to purchase a new iMac, I seriously doubt that Apple will say anything which would suggest that it is not safe to purchase a new iMac now. What company is going to say "Don't buy our product now. It's not safe"?
For my part, I have now contacted Apple regarding the issues that I am having with my 27" iMac, and I will wait over the next few days to see how things play out. Based on the testimonies of others here, I don't expect Apple to disappoint. I have the confidence that they want to leave me a satisfied customer who will continue to purchase their products in the future.
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