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connectors for macbook pro retina 2013 to macbook pro 16 inch 2021

I have a MacBook Pro retina with thunderbolt 2 ports and MacBook Pro 16 inch silicon chip 2021 which has USB C ports. Is there such a thing as a cable that has end which has one male end with thunderbolt 2 and one male end with USB C end. I know there is an adaptor that I would use. If I do get such an adaptor what type connector cable would I use. Just tell me what to buy?

MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 12.1

Posted on Jan 4, 2022 7:27 AM

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deflumeri wrote:

I have a MacBook Pro retina with thunderbolt 2 ports and MacBook Pro 16 inch silicon chip 2021 which has USB C ports. Is there such a thing as a cable that has end which has one male end with thunderbolt 2 and one male end with USB C end. I know there is an adaptor that I would use. If I do get such an adaptor what type connector cable would I use. Just tell me what to buy?


It would be easier with less adapters if you set up your new mac using a USB backup of your old Mac.


This single adapter will be useful for all old USB externals: USB-C to USB Adapter - Apple



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


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


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Jan 4, 2022 8:36 AM in response to deflumeri

deflumeri wrote:

I have a MacBook Pro retina with thunderbolt 2 ports and MacBook Pro 16 inch silicon chip 2021 which has USB C ports. Is there such a thing as a cable that has end which has one male end with thunderbolt 2 and one male end with USB C end. I know there is an adaptor that I would use. If I do get such an adaptor what type connector cable would I use. Just tell me what to buy?


It would be easier with less adapters if you set up your new mac using a USB backup of your old Mac.


This single adapter will be useful for all old USB externals: USB-C to USB Adapter - Apple



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


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


Jan 4, 2022 3:06 PM in response to leroydouglas

before I choose the route I take, I want be certain (if that is possible) that raw photos inPhoto ap migrate, download, or whatever will remain in raw format. Also I would like Tham to retain the adjustments I made in them. I rather not have re-edit them from original state. What do you think?


I have never done a USB back up to load onto the new computer. Won't some of the features, tools etc be outdated or incompatible?

connectors for macbook pro retina 2013 to macbook pro 16 inch 2021

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