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Hi everyone,
So I bought a new MacBook but it's had some glitches along with a jammed key already so I will be sending it back and swapping it out with a new one. Because I can not have both of them together when making the transition I want to know what method you would recommend now that migration assistant is not an option.
I am concerned that the time machine method may be limited. Do you agree?
Thanks so much!
Mac Pro (2023)
I personally do not like Time Machine. My wife has need to save a lot of old emails for future reference. It is very difficult to find them with T.M. We moved on to Carbon Copy Cloner, which also has additional important features not found in T.M. It saves differently. I can open the C.C. backup disk and there is displayed all of my data, apps, etc. just as it is seen in my computer. Everything is easy to find. There is a one time fee, but I feel it's worth it. I think they offer a free trial to test it.
I personally do not like Time Machine. My wife has need to save a lot of old emails for future reference. It is very difficult to find them with T.M. We moved on to Carbon Copy Cloner, which also has additional important features not found in T.M. It saves differently. I can open the C.C. backup disk and there is displayed all of my data, apps, etc. just as it is seen in my computer. Everything is easy to find. There is a one time fee, but I feel it's worth it. I think they offer a free trial to test it.
When you pick up the new computer I suggest that you ask Apple to do the transfer for you. Yes, Time Machine can be used.
I went through a separate retailer so I will be mailing it back and later receiving the replacement.
Since the old Mac is still functioning, then the solution is to do a backup of it to an external disk. Then that can then be imported into the new Mac.
And when backing up to an external disk would you just go with time machine or is there another method you prefer? Thank you!
That's great to know! I appreciate all your help!!
Transferring to a new Mac
