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Computer Help and Support

Kleveland

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3. You could just use an Ethernet cable.

Reply to UTUSN (Original post)

Wed Nov 15, 2017, 09:27 PM

Nov 2017

Depending on your Ethernet port, you might need a crossover cable, and then you need to know something about static IP setup, and possibly sharing etc. You could use a switch, then no need for crossover cable. GBit ports also do not need a crossover. Or connect to a router with both computers and let that do DHCP IP addressing. Again, using file sharing as done in a networked situation.

External hard drive is likely the best an easiest.

I don't consider USB thumb drives as reliable when compared to hard drives, nor as fast.

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How to? Transfer to new laptop, cable [View all] UTUSN Nov 2017 OP

Depends on how much data you have Egnever Nov 2017 #1

External or thumb drive. Dr Hobbitstein Nov 2017 #2

You could just use an Ethernet cable. Kleveland Nov 2017 #3

Thanks but way above my paygrade. Been internetting, now worried about cables UTUSN Nov 2017 #4

When a computer dies it's good to have backup. hunter Nov 2017 #5

Thanks. Update, I don't have lots to transfer, did the pics & docs UTUSN Nov 2017 #6

Simple drag and drop. ManiacJoe Nov 2017 #7