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Migrating data

I am migrating between my old imac to my new imac; What if the two computers continue “looking for sources” even though they are 6 inches apart and on the same wi-fi network?

iMac Line (2012 and Later)

Posted on Jun 19, 2022 1:05 PM

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Jun 20, 2022 4:06 AM in response to stephanosdoulos

if the new computer is going to be the Apple Silicon M1 Equipped Computer - would suggest Only Migrating the User Account and nothing more.


Some have had success and others have been left with a mess when Migrating everything.


1 - Apple Silicon with either Big Sur macOS 11 or Monterey macOS 12 Only Support everything 64 bit and there is no workaround.


2 - Issues that may exist on the older computer will be migrated to the New Computer. This would badly pollute the new Original and Pristine installation of the new OS.


3 -  Applications, extensions and Software Drivers may or may not even work on the new computer.


4 - IMHO - it would be best to only install new application etc Directly from the Developer or the Apple Apps Store.


5 - Due Diligence on New Applications and make sure they are Monterey / Big Sur compatible and factor in the ARMs CPU of the Apple Silicon Computer  

Migrating data

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