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I'm trying to set up my new iMac, and the migration assistant isn't finding my Macbook, which is on the same network and literally one foot away! What can I do?
MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.15
Use a direct connection, or use a Time Machine backup, or use a clone of the boot device created using Disk Utility.
Details > Move your content to a new Mac - Apple Support
Direct connection > Transfer files between two Mac computers using target disk mode - Apple Support
I usually use a backup or a clone, created on an external device and swapped over to the new Mac, and not the wireless migration path.
Use a direct connection, or use a Time Machine backup, or use a clone of the boot device created using Disk Utility.
Details > Move your content to a new Mac - Apple Support
Direct connection > Transfer files between two Mac computers using target disk mode - Apple Support
I usually use a backup or a clone, created on an external device and swapped over to the new Mac, and not the wireless migration path.
I'm trying to set up my new iMac, and the migration assistant isn't finding my Macbook, which is on the same network and literally one foot away! What can I do?
