Hello! I am waiting for my new M1 MBA and I'm planning on how to transfer data.
I have a Time Machine backup but I'm not planning on using this as I would like to do a fresh install with just the files and app I really want and not move over tons of application files, junk folders and what not.
By reading the forum I came up with 3 possible ways (without a Time Machine restore)
Also, I use iCloud Drive for the desktop and document folders. If I move files manually does it mean that I will create duplicates for all the files and folders?
It's still rather unclear to me which method is best to use without moving over files I don't need and creating duplicates, and at the same time without messing up. Thank you very much for helping me out.-
I have a Time Machine backup but I'm not planning on using this as I would like to do a fresh install with just the files and app I really want and not move over tons of application files, junk folders and what not.
By reading the forum I came up with 3 possible ways (without a Time Machine restore)
- Just set up as new, move files manually via an external drive and just install the apps I need. As per the settings, manually set it as close as possible as my old Mac
- Use Migration Assistant (either thunderbolt or wifi), probably the fastest and best way but those junk files (application support files, old libraries...) will also move over
- Use either the new Mac or old Mac (which one?) as disk target mode and move the folders I need. Probably just like mode nr. 1, just connected directly?
Also, I use iCloud Drive for the desktop and document folders. If I move files manually does it mean that I will create duplicates for all the files and folders?
It's still rather unclear to me which method is best to use without moving over files I don't need and creating duplicates, and at the same time without messing up. Thank you very much for helping me out.-