Brett, Trying to visualise your setup.
What I'm reading is that you have two computers sitting next to each other. One old computer with a bunch of stuff on it, some of which you want to transfer and some you don't.?? You also have an iPad - let's leave that out of the equation for now. And you are looking for a good way to move the data across?? Have you found the application called Migration Assistant? That's what we generally use when a new machine has come onto the scene. Have a read up on Target Disk mode to allow direct connection of two computers without a network. How do you connect to the internet and do you have a network of any type, wireless or blue cable? You'll also need to tell us the machines you are using, model, operating system number. Tim On 22/05/2013, at 11:09 AM, Brett Curtis <[email protected]> wrote: > The original question was supposed to be "What is the difference between > airport and Go To Server via your modem" Have just tried that and failed > miserably. > Because I have new desktop, I need to move applications and files from the > old to the new without moving the lot, as I wish to cull a fair bit. > Re: the iPad, I use Filemaker Pro a fair bit on the desktop and the iPad and > moving new records from the iPad to the desktop is a bit messy.... Save > to/open/find the new records/then use import..... > I had a look at airport this morning and it looked a lot easier, but before > racing off and spending hundred bucks or so, I thought I'd ask wamugs opinion. > > tia, > > Brett Curtis > Master Window Cleaners > 0419 049 084 > http://masterwindowcleaners.com.au/ > > > On 22/05/2013, at 10:18 AM, Ronda Brown <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Hi Brett, >> >> I am trying to understand what you really want to know. Your original >> question: >>>>> What is the advantage of using airport? >> >> Do you mean "what is the advantage of using a Apple Airport Base Station ( >> AirPort Extreme or Time Capsule)" to create a Wireless Network"? >> >> Then you mention "ease of transferring files"? ... And "Same goes for iPad"? >> >> Need more clarification and information on what type of Network you are >> currently using and what it is exactly you are wishing to achieve before I >> can assist. >> >> Cheers, >> Ronni >> Sent from Ronni's iPad4 >> >> On 22/05/2013, at 9:01 AM, Brett Curtis <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> >>> Thanks for that Pedro ;) >>> >>> Just trying to work out what the difference is between logging into my >>> modem and having an airport in between. >>> I have just upgraded my office desktop (So now Apple can safely release >>> their new 32" model for $1500) >>> I was wondering about the ease of transferring files. Same thing goes for >>> my iPad. >>> >>> Regards, >>> >>> Brett Curtis >>> Master Window Cleaners >>> 0419 049 084 >>> http://masterwindowcleaners.com.au/ >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On 22/05/2013, at 8:47 AM, Pedro <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>>> Well, there's plenty of room for all the airplanes. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On 22/05/2013, at 8:23, Brett Curtis <[email protected]> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> What is the advantage of using airport? >>>>> >>>>> Regards, >>>>> >>>>> Brett Curtis >>>>> Master Window Cleaners >>>>> 0419 049 084 >>>>> http://masterwindowcleaners.com.au/ >>>>> >> >> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >> Settings & Unsubscribe - >> <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> > > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- > Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> > Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> > Settings & Unsubscribe - > <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug>
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