Before we dive into the settings, make sure your Mac is ready to mingle. AirDrop needs Wi-Fi and Bluetooth both turned on. It’s like a cocktail party—you need the music and the lights working to get the party started. Check your menu bar at the top right. If those icons look dim or missing, click them and wake them up.
Why both? Because Wi-Fi figures out where the file is going, and Bluetooth handles the actual handshake. It’s a weirdly romantic partnership between two wireless technologies. Don’t question it—just let it happen.
