When you turn on a new Mac for the first time, a setup assistant runs to help you connect to the Internet, create a user account, and configure a number of important settings. You can also make appointments for ongoing classes and training, all of which can ease the transition to a new platform. The nice thing about One to One is that you not only get your files and data on a Mac, you have the benefit of immediate, on-the-spot professional help. When you enroll for Apple’s One to One service, you can keep track of your training sessions and topics you want to learn about on a custom Web page.

Take your old PC to your nearest Apple Store, and someone will transfer your data, install any Apple software you’ve purchased, and help you with any initial setup or usage questions. In addition to a full year of training on Apple products, this program includes a one-time data-transfer service. When you buy a new Mac directly from Apple (either at an Apple retail store or online), you can optionally pay an extra $99 for Apple’s One to One service. If your PC stores most of your data locally, you can choose among three main approaches to get it onto your Mac: Take the easy way out