what is the easiest way to do this? i've never participating in the cloud services on a large scale, so my files are mostly confined to the hard drive of my old computer. is there a drag-and-drop option that i can utilize as part of some sort of direct cord hook-up? or is this typically a piecemeal effort via flash drive transfers?

i've spent the past eight years with the same computer, so this is new for me.

Can't you just touch the computers together these days?

Is the data currently on an old laptop?

Because if it is open it up and take out the hard drive and then get yourself one of these:
http://www.amazon.com/USB-SATA-5-25-Cab ... B000YJBL78

just pour the contents of the old tower into the new one. You may have to use your hands to scoop out a few bits.

I'd get one of these instead.

http://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-Sup ... rive+caddy

Either way...

is there a way to do this without opening my computer? i have parkinson's disease. just tell me the easiest way.

you can hook up a cable and transfer it that way - i don't know how but have had it done on my old pcs to new pc switches.

Just buy an external hard drive.

don't be a pussy hard drives are placed in laptops for easy removal

PM all files to me. I'll send them back once you get your new computer hooked up.

is there a reason that malice's idea won't work? because it sounds like the reasonable way to do this.

beats me google it

just take it to the store, luddite.

guys, keep in mind that i'm salaried. i don't have the time to play geek squad, nor do i have the need to scrimp and save. just find an expensive cord and get back to me, thanks.

How much stuff are you transferring?

that's exactly what I did its not my fault you're too much of a pussy to use a Phillips head screwdriver

pretty much all of it

i just don't have as much experience with breaching exteriors as you do, chud