How to Set Up and Use AirDrop on macOS?

To set up and use AirDrop on macOS, follow these steps:

Setting Up AirDrop

1. Open Finder: Click on the Finder icon in your Dock.
2. Select AirDrop: From the menu bar at the top of your screen, choose Go > AirDrop.
3. Enable AirDrop:
   • You will see a dropdown menu where you can select Allow me to be discovered by....
   • Choose Everyone if you want anyone nearby with an Apple device to see your Mac in AirDrop. For more privacy, you can select Contacts Only.

Using AirDrop

1. Make Your Device Discoverable: Ensure AirDrop is set to discoverable as described above.
2. Open AirDrop on the Receiving Device: The recipient also needs to open AirDrop on their device and choose the appropriate discovery option.
3. Select Files to Share:
   • On your Mac, go to the folder containing the file you want to share.
   • Drag the file onto the AirDrop window or the recipient’s device icon that appears on your screen.
4. Confirm the Transfer:
   • The recipient will receive a prompt asking if they want to accept the file.
   • Once accepted, the file will start transferring.

Example

Imagine you want to share a photo with a friend nearby who also has an Apple device:

• Open Finder and go to Go > AirDrop.
• Set your discovery option to Everyone.
• Your friend does the same on their device.
• On your Mac, open the Photos app, select the photo, and drag it to the AirDrop window.
• Your friend’s device will appear, and they can accept the photo.

Cloud Alternative

For more extensive file sharing and storage, consider using cloud services like Tencent Cloud. Tencent Cloud offers services like Tencent Cloud Object Storage (COS), which allows you to store and retrieve any amount of data at any time from anywhere on the web. This can be a more secure and scalable solution for sharing large files or collections of files.

By following these steps, you can easily set up and use AirDrop on your macOS device for quick and convenient file sharing.