data migration

Trying to migrate data from iMac to MacBook Pro. I tried using Migration assistant on the same wi-fi, and I tried connecting the computers with a cable and using target disk mode, and neither work. the computers won't see each other. ??

Posted on Aug 12, 2019 11:49 AM

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den.thed

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Aug 12, 2019 12:00 PM in response to sonnyra

Best, fastest, and most reliable way is to use the Time Machine backup from the old iMac and plug it into your new Mac.

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