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If I upgrade to a new Mac mini, will both items have to be connected to internet before transferring files?

If I upgrade to a new Mac mini, will both items have to be connected to internet before transferring files?

Mac mini, macOS 11.2

Posted on Mar 13, 2021 3:26 PM

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Mar 13, 2021 5:35 PM in response to dran5

An Internet connection would not be required for either Mac.

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