How do I transfer data from my pc to macbook air using a cable?

I have just bought a Macbook Air and have a lot of photos, music and videos on my old PC. It isn't wireless or on a network and transferring via CD or memeory stick is taking an age. I have been advised you can buy a cable but not sure what it is called. Can anyone help. Please!

There's several options available, they're not perfectly but from my experience they work just fine. Here's an example of just two -
Move2Mac - http://www.detto.com/move-2-mac-overview.php
Belkin Transfer System - http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-Mac-Transfer-Kit-White/dp/B001GTM4HQ
You can also wire the two machines together via Ethernet and network them together but you'll require the USB-to-Ethernet adapter for the MacBook Air.
Also as Kenneth suggested, there's the option of using an external HD and migrating.

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