Firewire target disk mode

Target disk mode is a very simple and effective way of accessing or migrating files over to a new mac. I actually use to to access my Macbook from my iMac since it is really a fast access method (400 mbps) and requires no configuration to set up (plug in the cable and hold T on the mac you want to make the target). After the target mac turned on, the drives in it will appear as a removable firewire drives on the other mac. You can then drag files between the macs as if it were directly connected to your mac. Security remains in tact though so you would have to have the correct login credential to access files in the home folder.

I find it a very simple and effective way of moving files to and from my macbook when connected to my iMac. For people switching to a mac or upgrading to a new mac this make the process of migtating files effortless. The built in migration assistant will take all of your data on the old mac and move it to the new one. Even all of your settings will remain intact on the new mac if you use this method.

Just one more feature that makes a Mac a Mac.