Tips on tips

This was a funny one. I was looking for tips for this column, and it turns out, Windows offers tips. It’s under Start/Apps/Tips. I found it under ‘T’. That’s a tip in itself.

I don’t know if Microsoft will be changing them out, adding to them, or just letting them be. I’m guessing they will get updated. Read about it HERE. 
 
Are you getting a new Mac? You should. And give me your old Mac when you’re finished transferring your data. Speaking of which, when you set up your new Mac, it will ask if you want to bring data over from your old Mac, or PC. That’s a seriously handy tool, one that Windows has yet to include. It can transfer using an internet connection so it is amazingly easy to use. I don’t usually pick sides over Macs and PCs, but Apple wins big time for this feature.

Getting a new PC? I highly recommend it. Same rules. Make a good backup, to the cloud or an external drive. I have an article on transferring data HERE. 

Surprises: Yes, you may have some. Whether it’s a Mac or PC, some things may not transfer, or work after they transfer. There are things you can try to make older programs work. If you have a Windows 7 or XP computer you are transferring from (yikes, I hope not) Then read THIS. 

Mac OS Compatibility mode? None that I could find.

Speaking of compatibility, another way to run an older app designed for an older OS is to run the older OS in VirtualBox. That’s a program, available on Mac and PC, that will run a “virtual’ computer inside your computer. It’s a bit techy, but if you are desperate, it could be just what you need. A link to those instructions are HERE. 

If that doesn’t confuse you, then you can definitely do it. Otherwise, give it a few tries before you scream. It’s pretty cool when it works. I have Windows 10 running on my iMac in VirtualBox.