If I back-up my data on an external device and my new computer has no USB socket, howe can I retrieve my data?

I just got a new MacBook Air and am trading in my old MacBook Air. If I back-up my data on an external device and my new computer has no USB socket, howe can I retrieve my data?

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Feb 11, 2021 12:00 PM

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Posted on Feb 11, 2021 12:34 PM

There is a newer port, which requires an adapter/cable to use older USB.


• Identify your MacBook Air model - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201862


MacBook/Air M1:

Tech Specs: MacBook Air (M1, 2020)

User Guide: MacBook Air (M1, 2020)


  • Thunderbolt 3 (up to 40Gb/s)
  • USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s)
  • USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10Gb/s)



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If I back-up my data on an external device and my new computer has no USB socket, howe can I retrieve my data?

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