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The Notenbooms, circa 1960

Tip of the Day: Scan Those Old Photos

My Mother

Tip of the Day: Back Up

Photo Album Page

If It’s All Digital, Won’t You Lose It Anyway?

A single original of anything is not backed up, and backing up is significantly easier, and of higher quality, in digital media.

an individual in a park taking a photo of their Corgi with their mobile phone

How to Back Up Photos and Never Lose Them Again: the Steps You Need to Take

Your photos capture moments you can never get back, but one lost phone or crashed hard drive could wipe them out forever. Protecting them is easier than you think. Here’s a simple plan to make sure your memories are never just one accident away from gone.

Serial Numbers of My Phone

Tip of the Day: Take a Photo of Those Serial Numbers

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Tip of the Day: Shoot Horizontal

Let’s talk about photographs

One of the most common, and heartbreaking, stories of data loss involves irreplaceable digital photos and videos. I discuss backing up your photos, how I do it, and share some Corgi pictures along the way.

Mom with Dog

How should I store scans of old photographs?

Long term storage of something as precious as photographs warrants some thought. It’s something I care about, and have thought about a lot.