My iMac was stolen during a burglary.

Hi
My iMac was stolen during a burglary at my home. I have Time Machine which will have the back up of my iMac, as was, before it was nicked.
Can I get that back up onto the new computer that I will buy when the insurance money comes through?
If so, how do I do this?
Thanks

This is no pro
So you need to heve your mac conected to the airport sation.
1.open Time Machine.
2. Select dirive.
3 . and than Repair.
Ashley

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