#995 – How Do I Transfer Purchased Software to My New Machine?

The end of the year is near...

It's been a busy year, to be sure. Lots of changes, lots of updates, lots of new technologies ... Though, to be fair, that could describe any year in the last few decades, when you think about it.

I'd like to end the year by asking you a question:

What's the biggest thing you're struggling with, with respect to your technology? Hit "Reply" and let me know.

I can't promise to respond to each, and I can't promise to address each, but it will most definitely help me make sure I'm addressing the topics that are most important to you in the coming yeear.

Just hit reply. My inbox can take it.

Moving is always hard

Moving from one machine to another is always a bit of a process and a pain.

One of the most common concerns is moving all that software installed on the old machine to the new one. It's not trivial, at least not if you want the result to work.

This week's featured article goes into the details: How Do I Transfer Purchased Software to My New Machine?

Also this week

• Thunderbird - my recommendation for a desktop email program.
• VeraCrypt - a setting you need to check if you want it to back up.
• Attachments - how do you know it's safe?
• The average user - it's much harder for you than it should be.

As always, links below.

TEH Podcast

Back in January, 2024.

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Take care,

Featured Article

How Do I Transfer Purchased Software to My New Machine?
With some effort.

Transferring installed software to a new machine isn't as easy as we might like. I'll list the options.
Read: How Do I Transfer Purchased Software to My New Machine?

Also This Week on Ask Leo!

Thunderbird: a Free, Open Source, and Powerful Email Client My desktop email program of choice.
Thunderbird is a robust and powerful email program that can meet the needs of both light and power users. I use it all day every day. Read: Thunderbird: a Free, Open Source, and Powerful Email Client

Why Won't My VeraCrypt Volume Back Up? It's a feature. Really.
When using VeraCrypt containers, the default setting may interfere with backing up your container. Here's how to fix that. Read: Why Won't My VeraCrypt Volume Back Up?

How Do I Tell If an Attachment Is a Virus? You might not be able to.
You can't prove a file isn't malicious, but you can certainly stack the deck in your favor. Read: How Do I Tell If an Attachment Is a Virus?

The Plight of the Average User In a word: frustrating.
Most folks "in the industry" don't have a sense of the average computer user. After 20 years of Ask Leo!, I've formed an opinion. Read: The Plight of the Average User

My Computer Doesn't Work -- What Do I Do? A checklist of sorts.
People often ask what might be broken if their computer does nothing. It's a long list, and I'll look at some possibilities. Read: My Computer Doesn't Work -- What Do I Do?

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My Computer Doesn't Work ' What Do I Do? Folks often ask what might be broken if their computer does nothing, but provide few clues. It's a long list, and I'll look at some possibilities. Watch: My Computer Doesn't Work ' What Do I Do?

The Plight of the Average User Most folks "in the industry" have a slightly off-target view of who the average computer user is. After 20 years of Ask Leo!, I've formed an opinion. Watch: The Plight of the Average User

How Do I Tell If an Attachment Is a Virus? You can't prove a file isn't malicious, but you can certainly stack the deck in your favor. Watch: How Do I Tell If an Attachment Is a Virus?

Why Won't My VeraCrypt Volume Back Up? When using VeraCrypt containers, the default setting may interfere with backing up your container. Here's how to fix that. Watch: Why Won't My VeraCrypt Volume Back Up?

How Do I Transfer Purchased Software to My New Machine? Transferring installed software to a new machine isn't as easy as we might like. I'll list the options. Watch: How Do I Transfer Purchased Software to My New Machine?

Thunderbird: a Free, Open Source, and Powerful Email Client Thunderbird: a Free, Open Source, and Powerful Email Client Watch: Thunderbird: a Free, Open Source, and Powerful Email Client

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