Transfer data between iMac and MBA via usb cable

[RealSkyDiver]

How am I doing that? I connect both over usb but they don't show up on devices on either one of the computers?

 

[GoCubsGo]

It is a first for me to find out you can do data migration from one Mac to the next over USB.

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4413


Edit: I found this over google so maybe it is not impossible; it is that I've never heard of it.
http://www.cooldrives.com/nodrneusb20p.html

 

[stillone]

How am I doing that? I connect both over usb but they don't show up on devices on either one of the computers?

You should be able to use Migration Assistant and an ethernet cable or wirelessly. Not sure about USB. You might have to get the USB to ethernet adaptor.

 

[robgendreau]

If you're running Lion, try AirDrop.

rob

 

[RealSkyDiver]

AirDrop is terribly useless for bigger files. It's even slower than over regular wireless sharing.