How to Airdrop Files on Your Mac

Are you tired of sending files through email or traditional methods? Look no further than AirDrop, the convenient file-sharing feature that allows you to send files between nearby Macs and iOS devices over an encrypted connection. In this article, we'll walk you through the steps of using AirDrop on your Mac.

To start, make sure your iPhone is running iOS 7 or later, and your Mac is running OS X Lion or later. Then, follow these simple steps:

* Tap the share icon (a square with an upwards-pointing arrow) to show photos on your iPhone on your Mac.

* Tap the AirPlay icon and select your Mac as the playback destination. Play a video in the Apple TV app or another supported video app on your smartphone.

If you want to AirPlay video from your iPhone to your Mac, make sure your Mac displays an AirPlay code, then enter the code on the other device. If you choose the option 'Anyone on the same network' or 'Everyone,' and someone is signed in to their device with a different Apple ID than on the Mac, an AirPlay request will require acceptance on the Mac and verification on the other device.

You can also use AirDrop to share files between nearby Macs. To do this, follow these steps:

* Go to Finder and select 'AirDrop' from the sidebar.

* You'll see a window with icons for nearby people who can receive files.

* Drag and drop files and folders onto someone's icon, and the recipient will be prompted to accept or reject the transfer.

You can control your own visibility at the foot of the window. If you want to require a password to use AirPlay with your Mac, select the option, then enter a password in the text field.

In addition to using AirDrop through Finder, you can also access it from other apps, such as Safari, Preview, and Maps. Just click the Share button that appears in these apps to share whatever you're looking at.

What's great about AirDrop is that there's no tricky setup required. It establishes a direct connection between devices, allowing you to send files over the air using an encrypted connection.

So why wait? Give AirDrop a try and wave goodbye to emailing photos, documents, and other files. With AirDrop, file-sharing has never been easier or more secure.

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