macOS Finder Steals Focus by Auto-Opening Downloads After AirDrop
Every AirDrop file receipt causes macOS Finder to automatically open the Downloads folder, interrupting active work. Power users who frequently receive files find this behavior disruptive and non-dismissable via standard settings. An open-source utility (SilentAirDrop) already addresses this, confirming real demand but limiting builder opportunity.
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