Why does my main drive not show in devices/finder

Mybe I am trying to do something that I don't actually need to do,,,,
when I watch tutorials they mention that your local drive is seen in devices which is found in finder, the only time that the devices 'folder' shows is if I insert an SD card, I then see Devices and the name of the SD card inserted.
I just want to create my own folders on the main Drive/Storage other than the standard pictures,videos,applications etc
can any one help me out??

I have been messing with this for a few hours, posted my question and instantly resolved it with a link on the right reffering to the same issue,,,
Now resolved
Thanks

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