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metapede Author

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Migration assistant to move to a Mac that's not new?

I have been using two Macs for a while for various reasons, and now I want to consolidate my stuff onto one of them. I want to move Downloads, Documents, Desktop, and Pics/Videos. I have questions about using Migration Assistant for this.

Can I even use Migration Assistant to move files onto a Mac I'm already using (i.e. without wiping it)?
Does it make sense to use Migration Assistant, or would it make more sense to simply copy stuff over in a more manual way (e.g. using an external hard drive as a middle step)?
If the admin username / password are identical between the two Macs, will that cause any issues?

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 12.4

Posted on Jun 23, 2023 12:25 PM

Migration assistant to move to a Mac that's not new?

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