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Transferring between Apple and PC

Transferring between Apple and PC

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Some_Dunkus
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11-30-2023, 12:17 AM
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A straightforward method exists to move files from her current PC to the new Apple laptop without complications.
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Some_Dunkus
11-30-2023, 12:17 AM #1

A straightforward method exists to move files from her current PC to the new Apple laptop without complications.

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mitcham
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12-07-2023, 01:16 PM
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Choose among multiple choices:
Purchase a USB thumb drive, prepare it for exFAT formatting, and move the files using this method
Send the files to a cloud storage service and retrieve them on the new device
Set up a network share for access
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mitcham
12-07-2023, 01:16 PM #2

Choose among multiple choices:
Purchase a USB thumb drive, prepare it for exFAT formatting, and move the files using this method
Send the files to a cloud storage service and retrieve them on the new device
Set up a network share for access

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roadkill872
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12-12-2023, 02:45 PM
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The simplest method is to transfer them to a flash drive. Insert the drive into the new PC and copy the files.
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12-12-2023, 02:45 PM #3

The simplest method is to transfer them to a flash drive. Insert the drive into the new PC and copy the files.

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12-14-2023, 11:02 AM
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Choosing to format a USB drive to Exfat is likely the optimal option if you're not relying on cloud storage. Be aware that the Mac might attempt to claim ownership of the drive, which could hinder the PC's writing capabilities. Using fat 32 is an alternative, but it caps individual file sizes at 4GB. Have she previously used a Mac and is simply returning to it, or is she currently "finished with Windows" and preparing to navigate MacOS's restrictive policies and frequent update modifications?
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ClassyCucumber
12-14-2023, 11:02 AM #4

Choosing to format a USB drive to Exfat is likely the optimal option if you're not relying on cloud storage. Be aware that the Mac might attempt to claim ownership of the drive, which could hinder the PC's writing capabilities. Using fat 32 is an alternative, but it caps individual file sizes at 4GB. Have she previously used a Mac and is simply returning to it, or is she currently "finished with Windows" and preparing to navigate MacOS's restrictive policies and frequent update modifications?

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12-14-2023, 11:09 AM
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Another choice would be to send an email to herself.
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luukieluke21
12-14-2023, 11:09 AM #5

Another choice would be to send an email to herself.

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12-16-2023, 12:40 AM
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I don't believe this applies because exFAT lacks permissions, and the alternative would involve altering the thumb drive's firmware... unless macOS includes firmware for all USB thumb drives, which it doesn't.
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berke1010
12-16-2023, 12:40 AM #6

I don't believe this applies because exFAT lacks permissions, and the alternative would involve altering the thumb drive's firmware... unless macOS includes firmware for all USB thumb drives, which it doesn't.

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