Error On Upload to Arduino Uno

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Hey guys, i just got an arduino uno and decided to upload a blink sketch to it in order to test it out. I am running the 2017 MacBook pro, and plugged in the arduino with a USB-C adapter. When i clicked upload, i got the following error:

Arduino: 1.8.5 (Mac OS X), Board: "Arduino/Genuino Uno"

Sketch uses 928 bytes (2%) of program storage space. Maximum is 32256 bytes.
Global variables use 9 bytes (0%) of dynamic memory, leaving 2039 bytes for local variables. Maximum is 2048 bytes.
avrdude: ser_open(): can't open device "COM1": No such file or directory
Problem uploading to board. See http://www.arduino.cc/en/Guide/Troubleshooting#upload for suggestions.

This report would have more information with
"Show verbose output during compilation"
option enabled in File -> Preferences.

I have no idea what that means and how to fix it. Can anyone help?

Thanks!

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COM1 is usually not the Arduino. Did you select the correct port in the tools menu in the IDE?

It's actually strange that a MAC refers to it as COM1.

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I just tried both ports and it said it wasnt responding. What configuration should i set it to to get it working?

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I'm not a mac user. First question is if your Uno is recognised?

There is a troubleshooting guide in the installation and troubleshooting section. Your question would probably have fitted better there as this is not really a programming question.