TL;DR: Back up before you unplug. Export passwords and recovery codes, pack your charger & external drive, and set up 5 GHz Wi-Fi first in the new flat. If anything misbehaves (Outlook, printers, iCloud/OneDrive), we’ll sort it via a remote session.

7 days before your move (prep that saves hours)

Backups on: confirm OneDrive/Google Drive is green; do a Time Machine backup on macOS or a quick external copy on Windows.
Licenses & keys: note Office/Creative Cloud sign-ins, app keys, BitLocker/Recovery keys, and authenticator recovery codes.
Clean & update: run Windows Update/macOS Software Update; update browsers.
Check disk health: SMART “Good”; if Caution/Bad, clone to a new SSD before moving.

Need help? Book Remote support session.

Pack like a pro (so nothing goes missing)

Cables & chargers in a labelled zip-bag.
External drive with the backup (don’t crush it).
USB-C hub + Ethernet (great for setting up Wi-Fi and printers).
Screens/printers: take photos of how things were plugged in.

First power-up in the new place

Router/ONT first. Place it high, clear sight lines. Use 5 GHz SSID for your laptop.
Sign-ins: Microsoft/Apple IDs, OneDrive/iCloud Desktop/Documents, browsers, Teams/Zoom.
Email clients: Outlook may re-index; avoid killing it mid-sync. If you use local PST/Outlook data, confirm it’s included in your backup before moving.
Printers/scanners: reinstall drivers if Windows/macOS didn’t auto-detect.
Test sync: create a test file on Desktop and confirm it appears on your phone/cloud.

If Wi-Fi drops/lag appear, see Wi-Fi/Network setup.

Common pitfalls (and how to dodge them)

Forgotten 2FA: print/download recovery codes; keep a spare authenticator app signed in.
Only-cloud or only-external: do both if you can—cloud + external copy.
Squeezed lids: don’t pack the laptop tight; it’s how hairline screen cracks happen.
App licenses: some tools de-activate on new hardware—keep keys handy.
Mailbox bloat: if Outlook is slow, archive old mail and compact data after the move.

When to ask for help

New laptop needs profile transfer and apps re-installed.
Old drive failing (SMART warnings) or the machine won’t boot.
Wi-Fi keeps dropping in your new flat; you need quick tuning or a mesh plan.

We can do most of this remotely and send you a short checklist afterward.

Quick links (book in minutes)

Move or clone your data → SSD upgrade & clone
Set up a new PC/laptop (guided) → Remote support session
Back up before/after the move → Cloud backup setup
Fix Wi-Fi in the new flat → Wi-Fi/Network setup
Ask a quick question → Contact us

Final word

Moves are when data gets lost and passwords go missing. Do the backup + export steps, place the router well, and re-sign into your core apps in order. If anything stalls, we’ll jump on a remote and get you settled quickly in your new Stellenbosch spot.