I have a Mac mini 2012, just purchased an iMac 2017. Will I need a Thunderbolt or USB adapter to migrate mini to iMac?

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I have a Mac mini 2012, just purchased an iMac 2017.

Will I need a Thunderbolt or USB adapter to migrate mini to iMac?

Mac mini, OS X El Capitan (10.11)

Posted on Nov 15, 2017 9:13 AM

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Answer 1

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I think you can use your Time Machine back up drive or a clone from your Mini to use during Setup Migration on your new iMac.

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Answer 2

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Like keg55 noted it is easiest to use TM during initial setup to transfer all your apps/files to your new iMac.

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