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what is the best way to transfer data from 2016 mac running hi sierra to a new iMac next week-time machine back up??

what is the best way to transfer data from 2016 mac running hi sierra to a new iMac next week-time machine back up?? or just migration assistant or direct cable connection thanks

iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Jan 29, 2021 7:52 PM

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Posted on Jan 29, 2021 8:08 PM

When the new Mac arrives connect the old Macs Time Machine External Hard Disk to it using a USB cable before you turn on the new machine. When you start the new computer it will launch Setup Assistant, SA will get to a point where it asks if you are ,migrating from another Mac, select yes and follow the on-screen prompts. It’s that simple!

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Jan 29, 2021 8:08 PM in response to jerrold163

When the new Mac arrives connect the old Macs Time Machine External Hard Disk to it using a USB cable before you turn on the new machine. When you start the new computer it will launch Setup Assistant, SA will get to a point where it asks if you are ,migrating from another Mac, select yes and follow the on-screen prompts. It’s that simple!

what is the best way to transfer data from 2016 mac running hi sierra to a new iMac next week-time machine back up??

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