That meant that I could no longer use the USB-C to Ethernet adapter. I needed to charge it before Migration Assistant could continue. I didn’t have any problems connecting the two Macs via the Ethernet cable, but the MacBook complained that the battery was low before I could start. Apple doesn’t sell USB Type-B to USB Type-C adapters. I tried to explain that I still needed an adapter since my 2013 iMac did not have USB-C. He told me to use a backup from Time Machine. When I explained what it was for, the Apple genius tried to convince me that I did not need an adapter. I picked one up at the Apple Store in the Quaker Bridge Mall. It seemed to be the most practical migration path was to use a USB-C to Ethernet adapter. The 2013 iMac has USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt ports. I planned to use Migration Assitant to transfer my son’s account from the family iMac to his new MacBook. Or connect the new Mac to a Time Capsule or external drive with a Time Machine backup of your old Mac.Įxcept for WWiFinone of the options works well when you need the USB-C port to connect the external hard drive or Ethernet cable (via an adapter) or USB-C to USB-C, but the MacBook battery needs to be charged.
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