How do I transfer from pc to mac

I want to know the easiest way to transfer from a pc to a mac with OS X Mavericks.

For more information, and a good read, get Switching to the Mac: The Missing Manual.
I read it about six years ago when we switched to Macs.  It will refer you to Migration Assistant but also has info like getting O2M to move your Outlook mail files over to Mail.  I liked being able to read about the switch, plan the move, and have something to refer to later.

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