Take a quick mental inventory of your data.
And if you rely on Google Docs for word processing and spreadsheets, your documents will be right there in whichever Mac browser you choose. Likewise, if you store all your email on an IMAP server, you need only enter your credentials for that server in a Mac email client such as the built-in Apple Mail, and all your messages will download to your Mac. For example, if you already store most of your personal files in a folder that syncs to the cloud via a service such as Dropbox, you can install the corresponding Mac app, log in with your existing account, and sit back while your files sync automatically. The process is fairly simple, but you can go down any of several paths depending on your setup and your needs.īefore deciding on a data-transfer strategy, consider the extent to which the data on your PC is already mirrored in the cloud. If you’re switching from a PC to a Mac, one of the first things you’ll want to do is to move all your data to your new computer.
