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How do I transfer files from old Mac to new 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 does Apple Migration Assistant transfer?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.
How do I use Migration Assistant to transfer files from my Time Machine backup to my new imac?Make sure your Time Machine backup disk is connected to your new Mac and turned on. Open Migration Assistant (Applications/Utilities/), then click Continue. When asked how you want to transfer your information, select the option to transfer From a Mac, Time Machine backup or startup disk, then click Continue.
How long does it take to transfer from Mac to Mac using Migration Assistant?The time for moving a full 256GB hard drive on the old Mac model over Wi-Fi was 2 hours and 44 minutes. Note that the transfer process will use your WiFi at its maximum speed. Your access to any internet services may slow down the speed during your transfer.
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