Migrating data and programs from old Mac to new

Can you use a USB C cable connecting the two (a 2015 Macbook and a 2020 Macbook Air)?

MacBook, macOS 11.0

Posted on Dec 14, 2020 2:45 PM

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Dec 14, 2020 2:58 PM in response to michaelboulder

No, you'll need a usb-c to usb-adaptor or a hub https://www.apple.com/shop/mac/accessories/power-cables?page=1&f=adapter&fh=4595%2B45b0

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