When you’re in the Finder, you can customize what appears in new Finder windows by choosing File > New Finder Window—but what folder shows up there? By default, new Finder windows open to Recents, a built-in smart folder that displays recently opened documents. If you’d rather see items in a fixed location on your drive, go to Finder > Preferences > General and choose any location from the New Finder Windows Show pop-up menu. We’re partial to Desktop or Documents, but you can pick whatever folder best fits your workflow.
