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using time machine of another mac to restore?

hi all.

I'm on a new M1 MacBook pro.

I have a Time Machine backup from my old mac and id like to access it to put some files manually onto the new machine.

Ive got it set up as a NAS, plugged in but when i go into time machine there are no previous backups, despite the backup bundle being nearly 5TB.

any ideas how i access it?

thanks!


MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 12.1

Posted on Jan 8, 2022 3:23 AM

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Posted on Jan 8, 2022 4:26 AM

Move your content to a new Mac


And be selective what is move to new M1 CPU Computer.


Old TM Backup from Intel to New Apple Silicon - Old Machine with Old problems to New with Pristine and Virginal Monterey - not good idea. This will just pollute the Monterey with Old Problems IMHO

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