How to Remove Items from Recents on Mac
As a Mac user, you might have noticed that the Recents section on your computer can quickly become cluttered with items you no longer need. Whether it’s old documents, applications, or web pages, removing these items from the Recents list can help you keep your Mac organized and running smoothly. In this article, we’ll guide you through the process of how to remove items from recents on Mac, so you can maintain a clean and efficient workspace.
First, let’s take a look at how to remove items from the Recents section in the Finder. The Finder is the default file manager on your Mac, and it provides a convenient way to access your recent files and applications.
1. Open the Finder by clicking on the Finder icon in the Dock or pressing Command + Space and typing “Finder” in the Spotlight search bar.
2. Once the Finder is open, click on the “Recents” tab located on the left-hand side of the window. This will display a list of recently opened files, applications, and folders.
3. To remove an item from the Recents list, simply click and drag it to the trash. You can also right-click on the item and select “Move to Trash” from the context menu.
4. If you want to remove multiple items at once, you can select them by clicking and holding the Shift key, then clicking on each item you want to remove. Once they are all selected, drag them to the trash or right-click and choose “Move to Trash” from the context menu.
5. After you have removed the items from the Recents list, you can empty the trash by right-clicking on the trash icon in the Dock and selecting “Empty Trash.” This will permanently delete the items from your Mac.
Now let’s move on to how to remove items from the Recents section in Safari, Apple’s web browser.
1. Open Safari by clicking on the Safari icon in the Dock or pressing Command + Space and typing “Safari” in the Spotlight search bar.
2. Once Safari is open, click on the “History” button located in the upper-right corner of the window. This will open a menu with options for managing your browsing history.
3. In the History menu, click on “Show All History.” This will open a new window displaying a list of all your recent web pages, downloads, and bookmarks.
4. To remove an item from the Recents list, click on the “X” icon next to the item you want to delete. You can also right-click on the item and select “Delete” from the context menu.
5. If you want to remove multiple items at once, you can select them by clicking and holding the Shift key, then clicking on each item you want to delete. Once they are all selected, click on the “X” icon next to the first item or right-click and choose “Delete” from the context menu.
By following these simple steps, you can easily remove items from the Recents section on your Mac, ensuring that your computer remains organized and efficient. Remember to regularly check and manage your Recents list to keep your Mac running at its best.
