Macbook and Mac Pro

Hey,

Could someone please help.


Is it possible for me to run my computers in such a way that my macbook is similar to my macpro? Ie: whatever apps, documents that I do on the macbook can be replicated onto my macpro and accessible/updated in both computers vice versa?


Thank you.

Posted on Jul 10, 2023 7:22 PM

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Jul 10, 2023 7:33 PM in response to nangvil08

Kind of. If both devices use the same Apple ID, then you can store the documents in the iCloud Drive and they will be shared by both devices. Messages that use iMessage will be the same. Apps installed from an installer would have to be done on both devices as well as updating them. Apps downloaded from the Mac App Store will behave better. You can set up the same email on both Mac and if it is an iMAP mailbox, then when you delete on one device it will be deleted from the other.

Jul 10, 2023 7:36 PM in response to nangvil08

nangvil08 Said:

"Macbook and Mac Pro: [...]Is it possible for me to run my computers in such a way that my macbook is similar to my macpro? Ie: whatever apps, documents that I do on the macbook can be replicated onto my macpro and accessible/updated in both computers vice versa?[...]"

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Transferring and Accessing Apps:

No. It all comes down to licensing. May application can only be installed on one device at a time. So, if you want to use the app on the other Mac, then you'll have to purchase another license. MS Office, is a pure example of this.


If transferring to a New Mac:

Perform the following...

Use of a Backup:

Note to always have a backup of your current Mac prior to getting a new one. So, create the Time Machine Backup so that you can have something to restore your Mac from, should anything go wrong from here.. You can also use of Migration Assistant to transfer files over to the new Mac from the Time Machine Backup.


  • Use iCloud:

If need be, you can enable things like Photos in your iCloud settings, and access them that way. Note that you have 5GB free storage, so to get more, you'd have to cancel the subscription if, and when, desired. But, use the migration assist, to avoid having to pay for iCloud storage. Go Here: iCloud Storage Plans and Pricing - Apple Support


  • Recent Mac mini is 64-Bit Only:

Without getting too technical, 64-bit only means that former applications may not work, if they are 32-bit. So, contact the developer, if you need to get at 64-bit installer.


  • Prior to Ridding of your Mac:

Important: Be certain you follow as instructed here, when looking to rid of your MacWhat to do Before you Sell, Give Away, or Trade in your Mac - Apple Support.

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