Top 10 Things To Think About When Migrating To Windows 10

If you haven't heard, Windows 7 is going away. Not today, but in 2020. If you are running Windows 7, you'll definitely want to review the list below for some areas to be thinking about when moving to Windows 10.

1. Start thinking today about migrating to Windows 10. It's never too soon.
2. Make a checklist of all the applications that need to be on the new Windows 10 PC. i.e. anti-virus, backup, email, etc.
3. Determine whether or not the applications can be moved to the new PC or if new versions will need to be purchased.
4. Make sure that any printers, scanners, etc. are compatible with Windows 10.
5. Don’t make any assumptions about applications or hardware working with the new Windows 10 PC.
6. Ensure that there is a verified backup before starting the process.
7. If you're not using an online (i.e. off-site) backup, consider starting now. They are easy to use, run in the background and are inexpensive.
8. While making the investment in a new PC, consider adding a second monitor. This makes it possible to move easily between two unrelated or related applications. For example, you could have Billing running on one monitor and Word Processing or email on the other monitor. 
9. Take some time to familiarize yourself with the new features. 
10. Lastly, allow plenty of time to move your data, getting everything set up, and learning the features of your new PC.