Don's Home Technology Macintosh How to transfer Apps to a new Mac

Cleanup apps don't do a very good job
Apple's Migration Assistant is selective and very good now
Best to only copy documents
Reload apps from the web
Don't move apps so you clean up 32-bit apps and other old apps
Do a time machine backup first so you can get apps you might need
Don't use timemachine

May need to check icloud settings
Don't copy library


32-bit check
32-bitCheck & ArchiChect – The Eclectic Light Company
How to check if your Mac’s software is 32- or 64-bit Macworld