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Just purchased new Mac mini 1 , I have an old IMAC Mid 2010 Sierra, would like to transfer just certain applications and files . Can I do this, using a Flash Drive and dragging the files, applications on to it. I am using the same computer monitor from my Old IMAC to the Mini, so can I do anything ,since I am using monitor for both computers??
Since I am using the same monitor for both computers IMAC plus the MINI, how can I use Migration?? I have my new mini connected thru my IMAC s display port. I switch back and forth with command key plus F2. Also would this just be copying the information and keeping all on both computers?? Will I be ok, to do this, if so, where could I find the instructions. Many Thanks
Sorry I am 77 , so not very good on all these computing ,etc.
It shouldn't matter which monitor you're using. The monitor is just letting you see what's going on.
If you have your serial numbers for the applications that you want to install, then just install a new copy and type in the serial numbers. For raw files just use the flash drive to copy them over.
BTW, you should have a full backup of your computer on another drive. You are basically playing with fire doing this without a backup.
I do have time machine on old computer, also I have gone into the new mini and set up name, few minor things only ,can I still migrate over. Saw somewhere , that I could just copy from time machine into the new mini, would that be better or quicker
Yes once you set up the mini you have an admin account.
When using Time machine it's important to know that you need to be using a separate (external) hard drive for this.
Using Time machine on the same computer is rather pointless.
I think for me Backup Seagate Ext Drive is what I have, last back up 11:13, 290 GB used. Do I connect the cable from seagate into the mini, and will it give me the instructions from that point on my mini to proceed
Migration Assistant is the most straight forward way to do this. Then delete what you don't want.
Flash drive is good for files, but not applications.
Transfer Applications Files
