vesta822 wrote:
2013 MacBook Air needs replacing. I want to avoid buying lots of storage (for obsolete files). Assuming photos/videos hog all the storage, but I have alot of documents etc that I don't need. What files are best to delete before buying a new computer, so my new computer won't be transferring useless files?
May be dumb question: does storing photos in a Document File decrease the storage footprint, or do I need to sort through those too?
I don't use iCloud. Topped out at Monterey 12.75. Thank you!
Part 1 of 2
To allow for user ( you ) present usages and to Future Proof the computer for future user habits
Depending on how deep your pockets are, purchase a new computer with at least 2x greater Drive Capacity than the current older machine
Remember, new Apple Computer have the SSD Drive and RAM Soldered to the Logicboard
Meaning, once purchased - there ends any further upgrades to the Hardware.
Part 2 of 2
One Size does Not fit All
If the new computer is going to be the Apple Silicon M1 / M2 / M3 Equipped Computer - would suggest Only Migrating the User Account and nothing more.
Some have had success.
Others have been left with a mess when Migrating everything.
Apple Silicon Only Support everything 64 bit and there is no workaround.
Issues that may exist on the older computer will be migrated to the New Computer. This would badly pollute the new Original and Pristine installation of the new OS.
Applications, extensions and Software Drivers may or may not even work on the new computer.
IMHO - it would be best to only install new application etc Directly from the Developer or the Apple Apps Store.
Due Diligence on New Applications and make sure they are Sonoma / Ventura / Monterey / Big Sur compatible and factor in the ARMs CPU of the Apple Silicon Computer