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Windows 11 now offers a built-in, local PC-to-PC transfer path inside the Windows Backup app that promises to simplify moving your files and settings to a new machine — but it comes with important caveats, sharp trade-offs, and a handful of setup steps most users will need to know before they...

Microsoft is reintroducing a dedicated migration tool for Windows 11 and Windows 10, aiming to simplify the process of transferring user data between PCs. This new feature, integrated into the Windows Backup app, facilitates the direct transfer of essential user folders and settings over a local...

For years, anyone upgrading from an aging Windows PC to a brand-new machine has faced a tedious reality: migrating files, settings, and preferences was rarely seamless. For all of Microsoft’s innovations, the path from “old device” to “new device” often demanded patience, multiple cloud...

In the ever-evolving landscape of Windows utilities, simplifying device migration has always been a sought-after goal. For decades, users have struggled with the challenge of moving their files, apps, and settings to new PCs. External drives, USB cables, and an ever-growing reliance on cloud...

The revival of a direct, wireless PC-to-PC data transfer feature in Windows 11 signals a thoughtful nod to veteran Windows users while capitalizing on the strengths and needs of a more cloud-literate, device-rich world. For nearly a decade, Windows Easy Transfer stood as a hallmark of upgrade...

Microsoft’s continuous refinement of Windows 11 is poised to take another leap, as the company begins testing a PC-to-PC wireless file transfer feature—a move echoing older, well-remembered tools such as Windows 7’s Easy File Transfer utility. The implementation is being uncovered inside the...

Microsoft is enhancing Windows 11 with a new native application designed to simplify backup, migration, and data transfer processes. This initiative aims to provide users with a more integrated and user-friendly experience when safeguarding and transferring their data. Introduction to the...

Transferring data and settings from an old PC to a new one has long been a source of frustration for Windows users, often demanding a complex mix of cable connections, third-party migration utilities, and a good amount of patience. That tide may be about to turn. Microsoft is openly developing a...

Microsoft is gearing up for a game-changing update in the Windows ecosystem. The tech giant is reportedly developing a migration app that will allow users to transfer their files seamlessly between Windows devices – and it promises to bring file transferring into a whole new era of speed and...