New Computer + Steam

[Jock]

I've got a new computer on order and got a quick query regarding steam.

How exactly does it work if you have anew computer, do you simply log into your account and re-download all your games? This may be compunded by the fact I'm keeping the old computer so it would mean effectively the games are on both computers.

Also if you do re-download on to a new computer how does it work in terms of saved games, would you need to start from scratch. Not that bothered about most games but say Trine 2 which i recently bough, would i have to start from the beginning?

Thanks

 

[Jock]

Is there some sort of utility to back up all your steam saved game data or do you need to do whatever it is to each individual game?

 

[Jock]

In terms of the saves it only applies to a handfull of games, so you just looks where they are currently saved and simply put them in the same location but on the new computer?

Sounds easy enough.

Thanks