is it better to use migration assistant or individually move apps and files if my source computer is very old

is it better to use migration assistant or individually move apps and files if my source computer is very old


Posted on Dec 6, 2021 10:27 AM

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Posted on Dec 6, 2021 11:06 AM

The migration assistant can have you up and running in 45 minutes. Moving files individually can take you hours and hours on end… The “FUN” is yours, you decide… // https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204350


If you Mac is very old:

> make a Time Machine backup first.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201250

> backup important stuff in a external USB drive / USB key just in case too.

> sync your iCloud…if you use it…

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT206985

> make sure all software apps and OS security updates have been installed before migration…

> run a First Aid:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210898



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Dec 6, 2021 11:06 AM in response to Tellurideuser

The migration assistant can have you up and running in 45 minutes. Moving files individually can take you hours and hours on end… The “FUN” is yours, you decide… // https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204350


If you Mac is very old:

> make a Time Machine backup first.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201250

> backup important stuff in a external USB drive / USB key just in case too.

> sync your iCloud…if you use it…

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT206985

> make sure all software apps and OS security updates have been installed before migration…

> run a First Aid:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210898



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