Transfering data from an old computer to a new computer can be a pain but it doesn't have to be anymore, this short guide will get you going.

See how to transfer your files from an old hard drive to a new computer running Windows 10 via OneDrive. WiFi, LAN, Software, etc.

Connect the external hard drive with your Time Machine backup to your new computer. Open Migration Assistant and select the "From another Mac, PC, Time Machine backup or other disk" option.

When the sectors on your hard drive begin to fail, you should immediately stop using it until you can transfer the files to another drive using disk-cloning tools.

An alternative is to put the software CD into your old computer, copy the application to a temporary directory, copy that to a flash drive, then install it on your new computer.

Getting a new computer is great. Getting the files from the old computer to the new one, not so great. But Consumer Reports will tell you how to make the transition with ease.