I can’t drag and drop downloaded files directly from the Safari browser to my desktop anymore

After updating my MacBook Pro to macOS Sequoia 15.4.1, I can’t drag and drop downloaded files directly from the Safari browser to my desktop anymore, anyone knows what is the issue?

MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 15.4

Posted on Apr 27, 2025 09:13 AM

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