2 questions about moving data to my shiny new 16" MacBook Pro
Context
I want to do a clean install to my new 16" MacBook Pro with 4TB.
I only want to move the data from my 2016 15" MacBook Pro with 2TB (almost full).
This was my first MacBook Pro, so I've never done a migration before. I do have Time Machine backups to an external drive.
2 questions
1) To just move the data I've created, which folder tree should be moved?
Sorry for such a basic question.
I thought the answer would be the "Users" directory tree
However, I do have some apps with essential data that I don't see within the User tree.
Example, I use TechSmith Snagit a lot for screen captures. 2,795 screen captures.
Within my user directory tree, I don't see all these files.
2) To do this, should I use
a) Time Machine (with Migration Assistant)
b) SuperDuper!
c) Carbon Copy Cloner
?
@honestone33 and @Fishrrman I'm especially interested in your opinions on these 2 questions.
Related threads:
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/migration-assistant-–-which-files-are-migrated.2206183/
https://forums.macrumors.com/thread...ersions-of-mac-os-mojave-to-catalina.2212578/
Context
I want to do a clean install to my new 16" MacBook Pro with 4TB.
I only want to move the data from my 2016 15" MacBook Pro with 2TB (almost full).
This was my first MacBook Pro, so I've never done a migration before. I do have Time Machine backups to an external drive.
2 questions
1) To just move the data I've created, which folder tree should be moved?
Sorry for such a basic question.
I thought the answer would be the "Users" directory tree
However, I do have some apps with essential data that I don't see within the User tree.
Example, I use TechSmith Snagit a lot for screen captures. 2,795 screen captures.
Within my user directory tree, I don't see all these files.
2) To do this, should I use
a) Time Machine (with Migration Assistant)
b) SuperDuper!
c) Carbon Copy Cloner
?
@honestone33 and @Fishrrman I'm especially interested in your opinions on these 2 questions.
Related threads:
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/migration-assistant-–-which-files-are-migrated.2206183/
https://forums.macrumors.com/thread...ersions-of-mac-os-mojave-to-catalina.2212578/
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