What cable do I need to transfer data from one Mac to another?

What cable do I need to transfer data from one Mac to another?

You’ll need a Thunderbolt cable. Ethernet is available on desktop Macs, Windows PCs and older Mac laptops. Expect to transfer 2 GB per minute. A Thunderbolt to Ethernet adapter (or USB 3 to Gigabit adapter) adds a network port to Macs that don’t have one.

How do I transfer all my stuff from one Mac to another?

Use Migration Assistant to copy all of your documents, apps, user accounts, and settings to a new Mac from another computer. Migration Assistant copies all of your files from your old Mac to your new Mac so that you don’t have to copy them manually.

Can I transfer files from Mac to Mac with USB?

It’s easy to copy your files and settings wirelessly from another Mac or PC to your Mac Pro. You can transfer information to your Mac Pro from an existing computer or from a Time Machine backup on a USB storage device.

How do I manually transfer files from Mac to Mac?

When you want to move data from an old Mac to a new one, the most reliable method is to use Apple’s Migration Assistant. Found in the Utilities folder of your Applications folder, Migration Assistant copies all of your files from your old Mac to your new Mac, so you don’t have to transfer them manually.

How do I transfer files from Mac to Mac without Migration Assistant?

To use Apple’s iCloud Drive service, open a ‘Finder’ window on your old Mac and select ‘Go > iCloud Drive’ from the menu bar. You can then drag your files into the window that appears. On your new Mac, make sure you’re logged into the same iCloud account, then open the Finder and select ‘Go > iCloud Drive.

What is the best way to transfer files from one Mac to another?

Here are nine ways you can transfer files from one Mac to another.

1. Try e-mail. The first, and easiest, way to send files is to use e-mail.
2. Use file-sharing.
3. Use a shared disk.
4. Use iChat file transfer.
5. Sync with Dropbox.
6. Send files to others via Dropbox.
7. Use MobileMe sharing.
8. Burn CDs or DVDs.

How do I transfer data from old IMAC TO NEW IMAC?

Open a Finder window, go to Applications, open the Utilities folder, then double-click Migration Assistant and follow the onscreen instructions. Make sure both computers are connected to the same network, and keep the computers near each other throughout the migration process.