Question: how to transfer files from one mac to another without migration assistant?
Answer: If you need to transfer a small number of files between two Macs, then one option is to send these files via Airdrop. To get started: Make sure Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are enabled on both Macs. Open a 'Finder' window on your old Mac and select 'Go' from the menu bar, followed by 'Airdrop.