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transfer files from external backup; time machine

I backed up my old macbook air (2014, big sur 11.5) to an external drive via time machine. I want those files on my macbook pro (2020, big sur 11.6). How do I move them from the external drive to my newer macbook? if not move them, at least access them?

In the alternative, can I backup my macbook air to icloud and grab the files I need that way.

When I set up my macbook pro, it did the put your computer next to it for setup thing. Did that get my files? I see some but don't want to wipe my macbook air for trade it in without being sure.

Thanks.

MacBook Air 11″, macOS 11.4

Posted on Oct 1, 2021 3:22 PM

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Encryptor5000

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Posted on Oct 1, 2021 7:04 PM

Hi Thepatternslave,

You can transfer your backup contents to your new Mac by opening Migration Assistant and connecting your backup drive. The Migration Assistant app is in the Utilities folder, inside the Applications folder in Finder.

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