New computer need to transfer data from old computer without time machine

I am buying a new MacBook Air. My time machine backup is no good. What is the best and quickest way to,get my data to the new computer without a time machine backup

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.14

Posted on May 31, 2021 9:17 AM

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kaz-k

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May 31, 2021 11:44 AM in response to barbarafromnewton

Hi,

Migration Assistant could help your question.

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