Best way to transfer files

Telters · Telters #1 (**permalink**)

08-11-2010, 09:31 PM

Ok

So, I just got a new MacBook! Yippee!

But, now I need some files from my old MacBook.

I would like to copy my Mail messages (they are stored locally on my mac now, they are not on the server anymore)

My contacts

Adobe Suite CS4

and some other small applications.

What is the best way to do this? I am especially wondering how to copy the mail messages and contacts.

Thanks!!!!

-t

cwa107 · cwa107 #2 (**permalink**)

08-11-2010, 09:51 PM

Hook up a network cable between the two computers and run Migration Assistant from Applications => Utilities. Step through the process and choose what you want to bring over. That's all there is to it (and is the reason why you're asked if you want to transfer data over from another Mac the first time you boot your new machine).

Telters · Telters #3 (**permalink**)

08-11-2010, 10:21 PM

THanks!

cwa107 #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 20, 2006 Location: Middletown, Pennsylvania Posts: 25,951 Mac Specs: 15" MBP, Core i7/2GHz, 8GB RAM, 256GB Crucial M4 SSD	08-11-2010, 09:51 PM Hook up a network cable between the two computers and run Migration Assistant from Applications => Utilities. Step through the process and choose what you want to bring over. That's all there is to it (and is the reason why you're asked if you want to transfer data over from another Mac the first time you boot your new machine). Liquid and computers don't mix. It might seem simple, but we see an incredible amount of people post here about spills. Keep drinks and other liquids away from your expensive electronics!
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Telters #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 01, 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 104 Mac Specs: 13" MacBook Pro, iPhone 5	08-11-2010, 09:31 PM Ok So, I just got a new MacBook! Yippee! But, now I need some files from my old MacBook. I would like to copy my Mail messages (they are stored locally on my mac now, they are not on the server anymore) My contacts Adobe Suite CS4 and some other small applications. What is the best way to do this? I am especially wondering how to copy the mail messages and contacts. Thanks!!!! -t
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