


Next, make sure other devices can discover you. If you use wired Ethernet on your Mac, enable Wi-Fi as well, but put the Wi-Fi service beneath the Ethernet service in System Preferences > Network (click the down-pointing arrow under the list and choose Set Service Order). But what if you want to move a file between two of your Macs, from your iPhone to your Mac, or to your friend who’s across the table? For transfers within immediate proximity, Apple provides AirDrop, a quick and easy way to move data between devices.įirst off, AirDrop requires both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, so make sure both are enabled. When the desired person or device isn’t nearby, it’s easiest to use Messages or Mail. It’s common to want to share files, photos, and other data between your devices-or with friends and family.
