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Q: How to transfer files from old Mac w/OS 10.5.8 to new Mac 10.11.1

How can I transfer some files to my new Mac?  Do not have any cords other than came with new IMac.  Live hundreds of miles from any stores.  Do have wireless internet with router Speed varies 1 to 4 mbps.  Old IMac 10.5.8.  New IMac 10.11.1.  Not very conversant in computer tech terms.  Thanks

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Posted on Mar 2, 2016 3:22 PM

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Q: How to transfer files from old Mac w/OS 10.5.8 to new Mac 10.11.1

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  • by rkaufmann87,

    rkaufmann87 rkaufmann87 Mar 2, 2016 3:40 PM in response to Aoomi
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    Mar 2, 2016 3:40 PM in response to Aoomi

    First never do migrations wirelessly, that is slow and unreliable!!!

     

    The easiest method is to backup the old machine to Time Machine. When the new machine arrives connect that TM drive to the new machine via USB and when OS X asks if you are migrating from another Mac select yes, select the TM drive and indicate what you want migrated and let it do it's work.

     

    If you already have the new machine and need to migrate, then simply connect the old computer TM backup to the new machine via USB and then launch Migration Assistant (Applications - Utilities - MA) and follow the on-screen prompts.

     

    It's really VERY easy to do if you follow the simple instructions above.

     

    Apple has even more advice in Move your content to a new Mac - Apple Support