This week a reader writes, “I am ready to purchase a new laptop. If I start using a cloud storage service, will I be able to access and download all of my...
Microsoft OneDrive settings allow for automatic backup of individual folders. This week a reader writes, “I am ready to purchase a new laptop. If I start using a cloud storage service, will I be able to access and download all of my programs and data into the new laptop as opposed to having someone at the dealer do this for me?”Cloud backup services are a great way to back up your documents, which can easily be copied to any new PC.
I personally use Microsoft OneDrive, which has a setting to automatically back up my Desktop, Documents and Pictures and Videos folders. Any files I add to those folders will automatically sync to my OneDrive cloud storage and are available from virtually any internet-connected Mac, Windows PC, tablet or phone.
Start by logging into Windows for the first time, establish a Wi-Fi or wired internet connection, and then take your time and reinstall your programs. A new computer is a great excuse to reload your apps, either from the original installers or from updated versions downloaded from the internet. Start with the ones you use most often, then work your way down to lesser used apps. You can always just wait to load those until you need to use them.
Of course, any cloud storage service can be used to move your data from one computer to another. If you use Google Drive or Apple iCloud, the same advice applies.
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