Transferring all data to a new computer

In transferring all data from an old MacOS Catalina to a new Mac how do I have both connected to Wi-Fi?

iMac 27″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Sep 25, 2023 8:52 AM

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Posted on Sep 25, 2023 9:13 AM

  • NO never use Wi-Fi to migrate!!!! The quickest and most efficient method is to connect the old Macs Time Machine to the new Mac. If you have not turned on the new Mac for the first time when you do it will start up Setup Assistant, SA gets to a point where it asks if you are migrating from another Mac, select Yes and follow the on-screen prompts. If you have already setup the new Mac then startup Migration Assistant (applications-utilities-MA) and follow the on-screen prompts. It’s that simple. If you want your migration to fail then use Wi-Fi.
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Sep 25, 2023 9:13 AM in response to leaanne103

  • NO never use Wi-Fi to migrate!!!! The quickest and most efficient method is to connect the old Macs Time Machine to the new Mac. If you have not turned on the new Mac for the first time when you do it will start up Setup Assistant, SA gets to a point where it asks if you are migrating from another Mac, select Yes and follow the on-screen prompts. If you have already setup the new Mac then startup Migration Assistant (applications-utilities-MA) and follow the on-screen prompts. It’s that simple. If you want your migration to fail then use Wi-Fi.

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