*IMPORTANT* If you are backing up personal data, this data MUST be backed up to a non-Wayzata storage device. Examples include personal USB flash drives, personal USB hard drives, and personal cloud accounts such as Google Drive or OneDrive.
Step 1. Identify the storage device/s you are going to save the data to.
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Step 2. Identify the files or data you want to save on your Mac. Backing up data you do not need can add significant time to this process so only save files that you know you need. Click on the Desktop>Go>Home as shown at right. Folders that may have data you want to save:
If you see these folders, do not back them up:
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Step 3. Backup your data to the storage device you've chosen by selecting the folders (or data in the folders) and copy them to your storage device. Remember, work related data should go into your @wayzataschools.org Google Drive account. Any personal data should go on a personal flash driver or other storage option.
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Step 4. If desired, write a list of any applications and work printers you have on your current computer that you will also want on your new computer to get installed.
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