Setting up a new MacBook

I want to set up a new MacBook Air from my old 2015 MacBook Pro but I only want certain items from my old MacBook so as to declutter, what would be the best way to do this please?

Posted on Jul 11, 2023 02:14 AM

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Posted on Jul 11, 2023 02:30 AM

You can use the Migration Assistant, to choose which data you want to transfer from your old to your new MacBook.

Have a look at this related article:

Transfer to a new Mac with Migration Assistant - Apple Support

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Jul 11, 2023 08:12 AM in response to hootboot

Tone specific, Migration Assistant will give you the options to transfer (1) your old computer's settings and Preferences, which I would recommend, (2) all or none of your old computer's files, and allow none of your old computer's apps. Some people here recommend doing a clean installation of the apps n the new computer rather than transferring them. You will have to manually select and transfer the files you wish to keep. You could use a flash drive for that.

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