How do I turn on AirDrop on my Macbook Pro 2010?

Answered by Randy McIntyre

To turn on AirDrop on your Macbook Pro 2010, follow these steps:

1. Start by opening Finder. You can do this by clicking on the smiling blue face icon located in your dock at the bottom of the screen.

2. In the top menu bar, you will find the “Go” option. Click on it, and a drop-down menu will appear.

3. From the Go menu, select “AirDrop.” This will open the AirDrop window.

4. Once the AirDrop window is open, make sure that AirDrop is turned on. If it’s not already enabled, you will see a message stating “AirDrop is not turned on.”

5. To enable AirDrop, you need to check the “Allow me to be discovered by” setting at the bottom of the AirDrop window. You will see three options: “No One,” “Contacts Only,” and “Everyone.”

6. If you want to allow only your contacts to see your Mac for AirDrop, select “Contacts Only.” If you want anyone nearby to be able to see your Mac for AirDrop, choose “Everyone.” Alternatively, you can select “No One” if you don’t want to be discoverable for AirDrop.

7. After selecting your preferred option, AirDrop should now be enabled on your Macbook Pro 2010. Your Mac is now ready to send and receive files via AirDrop.

It’s worth noting that AirDrop requires both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi to be turned on. If either of these wireless connections is disabled, you may encounter issues with AirDrop functionality.

I hope these steps help you turn on AirDrop on your Macbook Pro 2010. If you have any further questions or face any difficulties, feel free to ask.