Airdrop stops working after restart with Big Sur on iPhone with MacBook Air. Upgrade to Monterey? Same problem. It works for a while after restart, but then does not detect the MacBook Air. (It does detect other Apple devices in the area). It is SO irritating.
MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.6
Q1 - More than one antivirus app - This computer has multiple antivirus apps installed.
Q2- Antivirus software: CleanMyMac, TotalAV
A1 - There are no known Windows-like Viruses in the wild that self replicate and affect macOS, because of the underling UNIX Foundation and Permission Limitation.
Additionally, and specific to Big Sur macOS 11 and Monterey macOS 12, the Operating System resides in a Sealed and Read Only Volume that can not be opened by the User and protects against from “ Bad Actor “ Software.
The Only thing this Antivirus software is protecting is the Bank Account of the Developers and for zero return to the User aside from the problems this software creates.
AntiVirus Developers purposefully Market their product to create a “ Fear Factor “. In so doing, creating a False Need for their Product.
A 2 - Any Third Party Applications that will interfere with the normal operation of the OS, is an invitation for disaster and comprising the Operating System
Certain Applications maybe available on the Apple Apps Store - this only means the Developer is prepared to pay Apple a portion on each sale. What the Application may do to the computer is up to the User to check this out before purchase
Any of the below should be removed as per Developers Instructions
Please read some of the posting specific to Both Application and arrive at your own conclusions
The suggestions have been put forth on a volunteer basis, in good faith and in the best interests of the computer.
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The Airdrop went on the fritz again today. It seems to be about 4 days before it decides to stop working.
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Same issue: Airdrop stops working after restart
