This video does a great job at explaining the important parts when moving your data to a new computer
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxxpXpAmb70[/youtube]
This video covers
- The dilemma of old computer and new computer
- How to organize files before transer
- How to transfer files using a UBS flash drive/thumb drive
- Email gotchas
- Why you need to reinstall applications
Some steps they left out of the video
- Evaluating what you should look for in a new computer
- Should you buy a PC with XP or Vista? (Answer is XP)
- Best email provider to use for personal email is Gmail
- Best email provider for business domain email is Google Apps
- How to transfer your Firefox bookmarks
- What Antivirus does and why you need it
- What Spyware protection is and why you need it
- Other data transfer option including through the network, external hard drive or backup software
- Networking and filesharing
- Configuring backup software like Mozy to protect your data
- Installing your printer
- Wireless configuration
I’m still working to step up my video editing skills to produced more polished videos like this. If you have skillz in this area, feel free to reach out to me as I’m looking to connect with more folks who have a strong understanding of video editing. In the meantime, enjoy my awesome video screencasts on my YouTube channel!
