Macbook tip: clean up desktop with this simple keyboard shortcut!

Macbook desktop cleanup with this simple hotkey!

Your Mac’s desktop can quickly become cluttered with all sorts of files, documents and icons. Fortunately, there is a handy and unfamiliar hotkey to solve this problem. Cleaning up your Macbook desktop has never been easier! With “Control + Command + 0” on your keyboard, you can automatically organize your desktop so you can quickly find what you need without the chaos. In this blog post, we will tell you all about this useful trick and how to use it.

Click on the video for a visual explanation of how to quickly clean up your Macbook Desktop:

Why clean up your desktop?

Your desktop is often where you keep temporary files and shortcuts to frequently used apps and documents. But when it gets too full, it can become a real mess and make it difficult to find things quickly. Cleaning up your Macbook desktop has several benefits:

1. Improved productivity: A tidy desktop makes it easier to find important files and apps, which can speed up your workflow.

2. Better visual aesthetics: A clean and organized workspace is more visually appealing and can improve your mood and concentration.

3. Less distractions: Less clutter means fewer visual distractions, allowing you to focus better on your tasks.

Control + Command + 0: The Magic Shortcut Key

Clearing your desktop with “Control + Command + 0” is very easy. Follow these steps:

1. Go to your desktop on your Mac.

2. Press the “Control” and “Command” keys on your keyboard simultaneously.

3. While holding these two keys, press the “0” key.

After performing these steps, macOS will automatically arrange all your desktop icons and display them in a grid. They are neatly arranged by name. This makes for an organized and uncluttered desktop.

Extra tip: Set up automatic organization

If you want to make it even easier, you can ask macOS to automatically clean up your desktop when you put files there. Here’s how to do it:

1. Go to the Finder on your Mac.

2. Click “Finder” in the menu bar and choose “Preferences.”

3. Go to the “Advanced” tab.

4. Check the box next to “Desktop” under “Show desktop.”

Now macOS will automatically keep your desktop tidy whenever you put new files there.

A tidy desktop can help you stay organized and productive on your Mac. The simple shortcut “Control + Command + 0” allows you to clean up your desktop at any time. And if you enable automatic organization, you never have to worry about a messy desktop. It’s a small trick that can make a big difference in your daily computer use.