[GNC] New PC

[Deborah Millington]

Hello, I'm looking for a bit of help please.  I've used GnuCash for many
years on a laptop which is now struggling to keep going.  I've got a newer
(second hand) laptop and need to do a one off transfer of my GnuCash files
to it so I can use it instead in future.  I'm familiar with backing up my
files, so I know I can locate them on my old laptop.  I've also installed
GnuCash on my new laptop.  Here are the things I need help with:
(a) I should be able to copy my data files to my new laptop and open them
using GnuCash.  However, I'm sure I've seen something saying that there are
lots of other settings/config which aren't transferred this way.  Can you
tell me what these are & how I update them on the new laptop to match what
is one the old one please?
(b) In doing the installation, I've discovered that I have been using an
old version of GnuCash.  Is it worth me backing up my current data file on
the old version, then installing the new version on the old laptop &
updating the data file before transferring it, or if I just put the data in
its existing format onto the new computer will it open the old version data
in the new version of software OK & allow me to save the data against the
new software version?
(c) What do I need to do to ensure I get notifications of future updates?

I have checked the help as much as I can before posting this.  I've seen a
few related posts, but nothing which has specifically addressed all aspects
of my query.  All help appreciated.  Thank you.