I want to transfer files  from my Macbook to my new Macbook Pro, what cable will provide fastest transfer rate ?

I want to transfer files& software from my old macbook, to a new macbook pro., what cable will provide fastest migration speed ?

Firewire 800 if it is present on your Macbook, otherwise Firewire 400.

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