I am often asked if I can edit or print a photo, and am messaged with the photo. Well, I'm here to say that is not the best way to send photos. Especially if you want high quality in return. In a test from my iPhone. The photo in reference is 2.5MB. When sending...
Google Drive: Running out of space?
As of June 1, 2021 Google is limiting the amount of storage space to 15gb for free accounts. So, what happens when you approach, or are over this limit? Option 1: Add More Space You can select a storage plan with more or less storage space than you have now. You can...
How to Check your Google Space
Do you know how much space you are using in Google Drive? Here, I'll give you some quick tips and guidance on how you check. Let's look at a few terms first. Google has a lot of different parts. Google Parts Google One This is your Google account - everything Google...
Dropbox and Shared Folders
Dropbox. It's a great cloud-based storage service. You can backup, copy or sync your files to it; you can also share folders & files with someone else. A basic Dropbox plan comes with 2GB free storage, which really is not a lot but it's great for sharing files...
Ideas for Disposing of VHS Tapes
A few weeks ago I was working with a client to see how we could safely dispose of VHS tapes after they were transferred to digital format. Ideally, we were thinking we could take them to one of the local recycle centers. Well, we were in for a surprise! Not one place...
December 2020 Giveaway
How about another Giveaway? Today's giveaway is from iMazing. I love this app!!! It's so much easier to manage my photos, messages and just about everything else on my iPhone. Here is what's included: License is Device Lifetime (3 devices). This means the winner can...
Intro to “Get Organized Month”
Did you know there's actually a "Get Organized Month"? It kicks off in January. And what a better month, than January, to get organized than after the holidays? The Plan What do you envision? Is it to organize all your printed photos, slides and negatives? Maybe you...
Preserving Your Digital Legacy: Part 2
In the first article of "Preserving Your Digital Legacy" I discussed developing a plan and taking inventory of your digital assets. I know it wasn't a homework assignment, but have you started this journey? Maybe once we're through the entire plan it will give you a...
Preserving Your Digital Legacy
Do you have a plan of what will happen to your digital assets after you die? Traditionally, an individual's estate plan (no matter how large or small) includes our wishes, and lists our physical items such as financial accounts and property. As a majority of...
Preparing your documents, photos, videos & other valuables for a potential disaster
Many of us don't think we'll be impacted by a disaster of any kind, until it happens to us. This could be the result of a flood, hurricane, tornado, fires, or even a plumbing leak. Depending on where you leave, your preparation and storage needs may differ. Priority...