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How can I connect my MacBook Air with my older 2010 MacBook Pro ?

How Can I connect my MacBook Air with my older 2010 MacBook Pro?


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MacBook Pro 17″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Jul 17, 2024 10:22 AM

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Posted on Jul 17, 2024 11:05 AM

Provided they are on the same network, set up File Sharing on the Mac whose files you want to share.

Make sure that SMB is enabled on both Macs. (File Sharing > Options > Share files & folders using SMB).

If AFP is available on the 2010 MBP, disable it.


Then, using the FInder, connect (Connect As) to the Mac whose files are being shared. You will need to use a user name & password that exists on the sharing Mac.

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Jul 17, 2024 11:05 AM in response to Hinabear

Provided they are on the same network, set up File Sharing on the Mac whose files you want to share.

Make sure that SMB is enabled on both Macs. (File Sharing > Options > Share files & folders using SMB).

If AFP is available on the 2010 MBP, disable it.


Then, using the FInder, connect (Connect As) to the Mac whose files are being shared. You will need to use a user name & password that exists on the sharing Mac.

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