Backing up with Time machine backup
If I back up my IMAC to a time Machine backup, can I then purchase a Mac book pro and copy what's on the time machine backup? Im travelling and will not have my iMac with me
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rubysunshine wrote:
If I back up my IMAC to a time Machine backup, can I then purchase a Mac book pro and copy what's on the time machine backup? Im travelling and will not have my iMac with me
Yes you can set up a new Mac with time machine.
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. Set up your MacBook Pro - Apple Support
The second best way is use the Migration Assistant.
How to move your content to a new Mac Move content to a new Mac - Apple Support