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macOS AirDrop Interrupts Presentations by Forcing Downloads Folder Open

macOS opens the Downloads folder automatically every time a file is received via AirDrop, consistently disrupting presentations and deep work sessions. The builder created SilentAirDrop as a direct fix, confirming the pain is real. An existing solution caps the opportunity for new entrants.

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