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What is the best and fastest method to transfer my current MacBook Pro content to a new MacBook Pro with the M1 chip? Via wireless, backup Time Machine or other?

Fastest and most secure method to transfer content from old MacBook Pro to a new one?

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 11.1

Posted on Feb 1, 2021 10:17 AM

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Posted on Feb 1, 2021 8:52 PM

wwheeler48 wrote:

Fastest and most secure method to transfer content from old MacBook Pro to a new one?



The most trouble free way to move to a new machine, is using the Setup Assistant on the initial boot— you have one shot here. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205749


If that opportunity has past, the second best way is use the Migration Assistant.

How to move your content to a new Mac https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204350


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Feb 1, 2021 8:52 PM in response to wwheeler48

wwheeler48 wrote:

Fastest and most secure method to transfer content from old MacBook Pro to a new one?



The most trouble free way to move to a new machine, is using the Setup Assistant on the initial boot— you have one shot here. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205749


If that opportunity has past, the second best way is use the Migration Assistant.

How to move your content to a new Mac https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204350


What is the best and fastest method to transfer my current MacBook Pro content to a new MacBook Pro with the M1 chip? Via wireless, backup Time Machine or other?

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