How do I switch to using my new Macbook as my main computer?

On your old Mac

  • Move any files stored on the local drive of your computer to OneDrive
    • Connect to OneDrive on your computer
    • When logging in to OneDrive, select to sync all of your important folders by ticking them(desktop, documents, pictures, etc)
    • You will need to wait until OneDrive has finished syncing all of your folders
  • Export your bookmarks from your web browser to a file
    • Safari:
      • Open Safari
      • Click on File then Export Bookmarks
      • Save the file to a folder on your OneDrive so you can import it later on your new computer
    • Google Chrome:
      • Open Chrome
      • Click on Bookmarks in the top bar then Bookmark Manager
      • Click the three dots at the top-right then Export Bookmarks
      • Save the file to a folder on your OneDrive so you can import it later on your new computer

On your new Mac

  • Open the app Hunan Wasanaeth - Self Service from the apps folder:
    • Click Browse then All
    • Install any apps you need from the list and wait for it to finish
  • Connect to OneDrive to access your saved files. You should use OneDrive to store your files rather than saving on the hard drive of your computer
  • Import your bookmarks from a file to your web browser
    • Safari:
      • Open Safari
      • Click on File then Import Bookmarks
      • Open the folder on your OneDrive and select the file you exported earlier
    • Google Chrome:
      • Open Chrome
      • Click on Bookmarks in the top bar then Bookmark Manager
      • Click the three dots at the top-right then Import Bookmarks
      • Open the folder on your OneDrive and select the file you exported earlier
  • Add your shared mailboxes to Outlook
  • Add your signature to Outlook

 

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