how to transfer data from one mac to another via ethernet?
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['Connect a standard Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on one computer to the Ethernet port on the other. ... ', 'On each Mac, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, click Sharing, then note the computer name for each computer. ... ', 'In the Finder on one of the Mac computers, choose Go > Connect to Server, then click Browse.']
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It can take overnight mac to mac over wifi per Apple's support doc on migration Asst. I tried doing this with my 09 MBP to my new TB MBP but couldn't get them to connect following the step by step instructions. Instead I migrated from my time capsule and it went pretty fast. About 3.5 hrs for about 240GB transfer.
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There are many ways to transfer data (files) from a PC to a Mac, including: using the Migration Assistant built into OS X Lion and later. using the 'PC Data Transfer Service' at Apple Retail Stores and Apple Specialists. using a portable hard drive or storage device.
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Open System Preferences from the  Apple menu, and click on “Sharing” panel. Check to enable “File Sharing” on all Macs you want to share files between. From the Mac OS X Finder, hit Command+Shift+K and then click “Browse” to find and connect to the desired Mac.
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['Connect your device to your Mac. ... ', 'In the Finder on your Mac, select the device in the Finder sidebar.', 'Select Files in the button bar. ... ', 'Drag a file or selection of files from a Finder window onto an app name in the list. ... ', 'Click the disclosure triangle beside the app name to see files already transferred to your device.']
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Connect both computers with a LAN cable. You can use any LAN cable (crossover cable or ethernet cable); it doesn't matter in the modern computer. OK, now you have to turn ON sharing option on both computers. Go to Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Advanced sharing settings.
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["Find the file, photo, video, or other item you'd like to send.", 'Locate and tap the share button (square with up arrow )', "Tap the Mac you'd like to share the file with.", "You'll see “Sent” when complete.", 'Look in your Downloads folder on your Mac to find the file.']
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Transfer wirelessly. Open a Finder window, go to Applications/Utilities, then double-click Migration Assistant to do a wireless migration. Follow the onscreen instructions. Tip: To transfer the information wirelessly from your old computer to your MacBook Air, make sure both computers are connected to the same network.
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['Connect your device to your Mac. ... ', 'In the Finder on your Mac, select the device in the Finder sidebar.', 'Select Info in the button bar.', 'Do any of the following: ... ', "When you're ready to sync, click Apply."]
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Open Finder on both Macs, on the left you'll see the AirDrop icon with the parachute and box. Click that on both macs and you should see each other. Then just drag files to the other computer's picture. You don't even have to be on a wifi network at all, you just have to have wifi enabled on both Macs.
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Sharing Files from Windows to Windows. Connect the two computers with an Ethernet cable. Use an Ethernet cable to connect your two computers to one another.
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['Select the transfer mode. ... ', 'Connect the two computers. ... ', 'Choose the files you want to transfer. ... ', 'Transfer files between two different operating systems.']
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['Open Migration Assistant, which is in the Utilities folder of your Applications folder.', 'Click Continue.', 'When asked how you want to transfer your information, select the option to transfer from a Mac, Time Machine backup or startup disk.', 'Click Continue.']
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You need to transfer data from one laptop to another and would like to use an Ethernet cable. You do not have a hub or a switch.
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Connect the two computers with a Firewire, USB, or Firewire-to-USB cable. The Windows computer, if powered on, will now show up on the Mac as an external hard drive. Simply locate the files you want to transfer and drag-and-drop them to the location of your choice.
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Open a Finder window, go to Applications > Utilities, then double-click Migration Assistant. Follow the onscreen instructions. See the Apple Support article How to move your content to a new Mac. Tip: For fastest migration, connect your old computer to your iMac with a cable, such as a Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) cable.
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Open Migration Assistant, which is in the Utilities folder of your Applications folder. Click Continue. When asked how you want to transfer your information, select the option to transfer from a Mac, Time Machine backup or startup disk.