transfer of files from PC to iMAC

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d907ie Author

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transfer of files from PC to iMAC

What would be the process of transferring my files from a PC to my new iMAC M1?

Windows, Windows 10

Posted on Nov 14, 2022 8:17 AM

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rkaufmann87

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Nov 14, 2022 8:25 AM in response to d907ie

Put the files on an external hard drive and connect the drive to the new Mac and drag and drop. NEVER EVER use Wi-Fi, it fails almost always. The 2nd best method is to connect the two machines via an Ethernet connection and drag and drop. Have you read Move your data from a Windows PC to a Mac - Apple Support?

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d907ie Author

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Nov 25, 2022 7:37 AM in response to rkaufmann87

Ah!!!! Migration Assistant constantly shows Google and Edge as being open when they aren't. I've tried shutting down to no avail. I connected the two machines via Ethernet, but with the Migration Assistant not cooperating, I will try the connection to an external hard drive. Will I need a "special" connector and where on the MAC do I go to search for the external drive once it is hooked up? I'm committed to MAC, so I only revert to my PC when I can't find help on the MAC for the MAC...peace

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rkaufmann87

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Nov 25, 2022 8:32 AM in response to d907ie

New Macs use USB C, if you have older external drives that use USB A or USB B then yes, you need a simple USB A to USB C adapter, less than $10 on Amazon. For example:

https://www.amazon.com/Adapter-Benfei-Compatible-MacBook-Samsung/dp/B07VP4R8P5/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=3B1PLNCNU3HLO&keywords=usb+a+to+usb+c+adapter&qid=1669393908&sprefix=usb+a+to+%2Caps%2C291&sr=8-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

There are many others in the same price range, just do a search in Amazon for USB A to USB C adapter and you will find them.

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d907ie Author

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Nov 25, 2022 9:57 AM in response to rkaufmann87

Okay! I'm assuming the one they sold me at the Apple Store isn't what I need (USB-C TO USB ADAPTER)-:(. Back to the drawing board. What I don't understand (besides a lot) is why my iMAC can't (with my knowledge) move photos and videos on my iPad to the iMac so I can use them creating video clips. I see iCloud, but the iCloud on my iPad shows way more than what the iCloud on my iMac shows...curiouser and curiouser

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