How do I go about transferring data?

Again, I have a 2009 iMac and plan on getting a new one today. How do I go about transferring all my programs and data? Thanks,

Since everyone should have an active and current backup on an external drive using TimeMachine, the easiest way is to connect that drive to the new computer before you turn it on. During the setup process you'll come to the Setup Assistant. Tell it you want to restore from a backup drive, choose your backup and then choose the account(s) you want to transfer. It will also, if you choose, copy all the configurations and applications to the new computer.
The second best way is to connect the two computers via ethernet (not WiFi, WiFi is too slow - I've seen WiFI take 24+ hours) However I've periodically run into slowdown problems using the network method (even with a fast ethernet connection) which is why I strongly suggest using the backup.

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