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I'm getting an iMac for Xmas and wanted to know if I can just connect my old windows computer to it with an Ethernet cable and transfer certain files, photos, etc to the iMac. I know there might be compatibility issues with software and what not, I can always get MS Office for Mac if necessary.<br />
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What is the best approach?<br />

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I'm getting an iMac for Xmas and wanted to know if I can just connect my old windows computer to it with an Ethernet cable and transfer certain files, photos, etc to the iMac. I know there might be compatibility issues with software and what not, I can always get MS Office for Mac if necessary.

What is the best approach?


iMac connecting to windows PC

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