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applefan289

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Aug 20, 2010
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I currently have an iMac and was wondering what the process would be to transfer files over if I got a new Mac. I back up my current Mac using Time Machine (with Time Capsule). I would only want to transfer certain files to the new computer (like downloaded apps, iTunes music, and some folders), and leave the rest alone to start fresh.

How would I do this? If I "restore" from Time Machine to the new Mac, would it affect the current backing-up status of the iMac?

How do most people transfer files if they have two computers running Mac OS X?
 
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