Migrate from an Intel Mac
Most of us aren’t starting from scratch when we set up an M-series Mac. We have a previous computer with an Intel chip built in that has an operating system with a particular configuration, and software and files that go with it.
First, if you haven’t yet purchased an M-series Mac or want the full details on hardware aspects, read Pick the Right New Hardware. External displays are one of the key stumbling blocks when planning a purchase or (if you already own an Apple silicon Mac) when trying to figure out how to expand.
Then read Run Old and New Code and the rest of the chapter to understand how Mac apps written for Intel models can run on an M-series chip, and the limitations of that for now.
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