Using AirDrop

Another way to share files wirelessly is through a feature called AirDrop, which relies on a Wi-Fi network. To use AirDrop, you need one of the following Macintosh models:

  • iMac (early 2009 or newer)

  • MacBook (late 2008 or newer)

  • MacBook Air (late 2010 or newer)

  • MacBook Pro (late 2008 or newer)

  • Mac mini (mid 2010 or newer)

  • Mac Pro (early 2009 with AirPort Extreme card, or mid 2010)

Note

If you have an older Macintosh, then you won’t be able to use AirDrop, because older Macintosh computers lack the Wi-Fi chip necessary to work with AirDrop.

To use AirDrop, make sure both computers are in a Wi-Fi hotspot and then follow these steps:

  1. Click the Finder icon on the Dock. A Finder window appears. Do this step on both computers.

  2. Look for the AirDrop ...

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