USB bridging cables come in many forms, including USB-A to USB-A (standard USB on both ends) and USB-A to USB-C. Check both the desktop and the laptop to see what types of USB ports they have, and make sure to get the right cable.
File transfer can take a while over USB, so be patient.
Click the Apple menu and select About This Mac. If you see “Processor” followed by the name of any Intel processor, you can use this method. If you see “Chip” followed by Apple M1 (or similar) on either the desktop or the laptop, see the method for connecting a silicon-based Mac.
No matter which computer you share, you’ll be able to transfer files to and from each computer’s hard drives.
No matter which computer you share, you’ll be able to transfer files to and from each computer’s hard drives.
iMac 24-inch (2021) MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020) MacBook Air (2020) Mac Mini (2020)
Press and hold the power button until “Loading Startup Options” appears. At that point, release the power button. Click Options. Click Continue. Log in with an administrator account and click Continue.
