How do I migrate data to a new Mac?

A) what is the correct sequence to migrate all my data to a new Mac?
B) does the migration create an exact duplicate of what is in my "home" folder? Including paths to external hard drives that have movies, photos, etc on them? Such as an external iTunes library?
C) what cables do I need for the data transfer? USB? Ethernet?
Thanks

There are many methods to transfer to a new Mac. OS X can migrate just about anything into the new or current operating system. (A)
* If you have an External Hard Drive (Time Machine setup) and backed up everything, OS X can restore the current files onto the new Mac. All it requires is your current credentials stored on the system. (B)
* If you are migrating without an External Hard Drive and you are using a USB Cable, it will detect your computer and perform the transfer automatically after plugged in and following the tutorials (C)
(If you are using Windows and copying the files, you can use a USB transfer cable or copy/paste to the EHD. It's not recommended to use Windows Backup as it will be encrypted)
If you have purchased iPhoto or Aperture, you can tell it to scan your computer and EHD for the photos and videos already stored and it will copy them onto their own location folder after following simple settings.
On a restore, iTunes will import your library of music, videos, and applications and have it ready to sync with your device.
You can also perform a restore of your music, videos and applications (but not photos sadly) via iPhone or iPod or iPad after following two steps:
* Store / Authorize Account (with device plugged in)
* Right click iPhone / Transfer purchases from iPhone
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