SEE: Hiring Kit: Cloud Engineer (TechRepublic Premium) Users only need to log in using their Apple ID on a corresponding device and enable iCloud Drive. Users less familiar with Macs, iCloud and Apple IDs might enjoy learning that iCloud also permits file sharing and moving files among multiple devices, including iPads, iPhones and Macs. Seasoned Mac users are likely familiar with iCloud Drive, Apple’s cloud-based file storage feature that enables storing documents, spreadsheets, presentations, photos, audio recordings, videos and other files. ICloud Usage Policy (TechRepublic Premium) How to boost your iPhone’s battery chargeĬlean your Mac before you break down and buy a new one Image: Erik Eckel Must-read Apple coverage Here's a walk-through of the file sharing and migration process.

There's more than one way to transfer files to a new Mac, and Apple's iCloud Drive offers a quick and easy option. Log in with your Apple ID and click Authorize.How to transfer your data to a new Mac with iCloud Do this by going to Apple Music, clicking Account in the menu followed by Authorizations, then Authorize This Computer.

Proceed to authorize your Mac for iTunes Store Purchases.

Once complete, log into the user account on the Mac.

After scanning Windows, select the data you want to transfer from the PC to the Mac, then click Continue to start the transfer.

Check the passcodes on both the PC and the Mac to ensure they are the same, then click Continue.

Select the Windows PC you are moving from by device name.

Select 'From a Windows PC' then Continue.

Follow the onscreen prompts on the Mac until you see the Migration Assistant screen.

If it has already gone through the initial setup, open Migration Assistant from the Applications folder.

If it is a new Mac, turn it on and wait for the Setup Assistant to run.

You may be advised to turn off automatic Windows Updates if they are still enabled.

Open the Windows Migration Assistant and click Continue.

It is most likely going to be the download for macOS Monterey if it is a new Mac. There are multiple downloads to match the different releases of macOS, so select the most appropriate one for your Mac. Download the Windows Migration Assistant on the Windows PC.

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