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transferring files and apps from old Mac mini to a new one

hello,

I just bought the new Mac mini, but I don't want to transfer all of my old apps and old files, want to be able to select what files and what apps, can I do this from my time machine? or the migrate program? I don't want to end up with the same files and apps with my new Mac mini,

thanks,


Posted on Jan 21, 2021 6:49 PM

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Jan 25, 2021 4:39 PM in response to salfrompalmdale

salfrompalmdale wrote:
do I have to keep the external drive along with the Time Machine?

I don't feel secure with just a Time Machine backup as they have failed multiple times in the past. Besides, using CCC gives you other advantages over Time Machine, like being able to boot to the external drive if (when) your computer gives you problems.

transferring files and apps from old Mac mini to a new one

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