Setup Guides
Use a checklist so important files, accounts and backups are not forgotten during a device change.
Medium • 1–3 hours
New computer setup checklist
A practical order for updates, accounts, files, email, printers and backups before retiring the old computer.
Open guide → Medium • 30 minutes to several hoursHow to move files to a new computer
A safe data-transfer process with checks before the old computer is erased.
Open guide → Easy • 10–25 minutesHow to set up email on a new device
Add an existing email account to a computer, phone or tablet without creating a duplicate account.
Open guide → Easy • 30 minutes to several hoursHow to protect family photos
Create more than one copy of important photos and check that the copies really open.
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