How to turn on AirDrop on a Mac
AirDrop isn’t just for sharing files between iPhones and iPads — you can also use it to quickly send files to or from a Mac. But how do you use it when it doesn’t work the same way as it does on iOS? Don’t worry. Here’s how to turn on AirDrop on a Mac, including some troubleshooting if you can’t see other devices.
How to turn on AirDrop on a Mac
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Unlike many settings on a Mac, you don’t have to dive into a preferences menu to figure out how to turn on AirDrop. The file sharing feature is effectively built into the macOS interface. To make sure it’s enabled, you just have to follow a few brief steps.
Troubleshooting AirDrop file sharing on a Mac
If you can’t see the devices you want to share with on your Mac even after it’s turned on, here’s how to double-check that everyone else can see and connect to your computer.
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