Using Time Machine to set up new Mac

I have just bought a new MacBook Pro and am undecided on whether to use Time Machine to transfer files to the new machine. I also have manual back ups of the files.

I want to have a completely new start and be rid of the junk that's been picked up by my old Mac, so all I want to transfer is files, saved passwords and Apple Mail folders.

Will anything else be transferred, e.g. cookies?

Any help or advice would be much appreciated.

Posted on Oct 17, 2023 7:51 AM

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MVegas21

Community Specialist

Oct 18, 2023 8:33 AM in response to Brij011

Hi Brij011,

Time Machine backs up your files, including apps, music, photos, email, and documents. You can learn more here:

Back up your Mac with Time Machine

Restore your Mac from a backup

The following videos will walk you through how to restore specific items, if that's something you'd like to do:

How to transfer data from your old Mac to a new Mac using Migration Assistant | Apple Support

How to restore files from a Time Machine backup | Apple Support

Regards.

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