Migrating from old MacBook Pro to new

cozycruiser wrote:

I just purchased a new MacBook Pro and want to migrate the files from my old 2012 MacBook Pro. Wireless transfer is not an option, as I’m on a satellite-based internet service with a data cap and transfer would take forever. How do I physically connect my old Pro to the new one? I already ordered a USB-C to USB adapter so that I can use existing peripherals; will that work for migration also? Or do I need another adapter that didn’t come with the new machine (grrrr)?

Yes USBC to USB for peripheral back ups

The most trouble free way to move to a new machine, is using the Setup Assistant on the initial boot of a brand new machine— you have one shot here. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205749

If that opportunity has past, the second best way is use the Migration Assistant.

How to move your content to a new Mac https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204350

cozycruiser wrote:

Can I use a USB-C to USB adapter to connect the two machines and migrate everything?

Yes this is how you do it.

USB-C to USB Adapter - Apple

Identify the ports on your Mac - Apple Support

Hello,

I've just received my new MacBook Pro 13", and want to migrate date via cable from my MacBook Pro Retina 2015. I understand that I may be dense here, but don't I need a male-to-male cable? The USB-C to USB Adapter is female-to-male--I see where it would attach to the new computer, but not how the old computer connects to the adapter.

Thanks for clarifying this for me!