Move tool auto select only selects adjustment layer

@dtroyphoto 

One other idea since it works on your Windows computer. Try resetting the Move tool.

Select the Move tool in the options bar (not toolbar) > right-click > reset tool

Resetting Preferences might work, but I hesitate to recommend it this early.

Jane

@dtroyphoto 

I keep AutoSelect off and do one of the following:

• Select the layer manually in the Layers panel (with Auto Select off)
• Command+Click in image to select the layer where there are pixels (which isn't working for you)
• Right-click to see a shortcut list of all the layers directly under the pixel where you right-clicked.
  Best practice is to name layers. This method could be confusing if your layers are named Layer 1, Layer 2, Layer 1 copy, etc.
  If you don't have a two-button mouse, use Control+Click to get the context sensitive menu.

Will any of these work for you?

Jane

That doesn't work.

Press the Commade Key while selecting the layer.