Moving all files from an 2011 iMac running High Sierra to a new M1 Mac Mini running the latest OS
When I have tried to seek directions regarding how to move all of my apps, data files, photos, etc. from my old 2011 iMac to my new M1 Mac Mini the directions say to use the Migration Assistant but in those directions it says that my new Mac Mini will have it's newer OS replaced by the OS on my iMac and I don't see why that would be the way to go. Is there any other way to do it without having to downgrade my new Mac Mini and then upgrade it to Big Sur while I wait for Monterey. I have an up to date Time Machine copy of my startup disk.
Any suggestions?