Category: DIY Series
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DIY Series – Part 10: How to Download and Organize Photos You Received: A Simple Guide
Receiving photos from loved ones is a great way to stay connected, but keeping track of them can be tricky. Whether they arrive via text, email, or a file-sharing app, organizing them properly ensures they are easy to find and safely stored. Follow this step-by-step guide to download, sort, and back up your pictures. Step…
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Digital Estate Planning: Ensuring Your Digital Legacy Lives On
In our increasingly digital world, we leave behind far more than physical possessions when we pass away. You may wonder: Should I have a plan for my digital assets, and how do I create one? From cherished photo collections to important documents, cryptocurrency, social media accounts, and digital subscriptions—our digital footprint is vast and complex.…
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DIY Series – Part 9: How to Download and Save Photos from Other Platforms to Your Personal Photo Library
Photos are often scattered across social media, email, and cloud platforms. Instagram, Snapchat, Gmail, Dropbox, and others may hold memories you want to consolidate into one personal photo library. Whether you’re creating a backup or organizing your photo history, this guide shows you how to gather photos from multiple platforms and store them safely in…
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Daily Date Search: A Bite-Sized Approach to Photo Management
Managing your ever-growing photo library can feel overwhelming. But what if there was a simple daily habit that could help you gradually organize thousands of photos? Enter the daily date search method—a bite-sized approach to reviewing and decluttering your photo collection. This clever technique leverages today’s date to surface memories while helping you maintain a…
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DIY Series – Part 8: The Best Ways to Save Digitized Photos in Chronological Order (Without Using Folders!)
You’ve scanned and digitized your old photos—now what? If you want to store them in a way that mimics a timeline instead of using folders, you need a system that automatically organizes photos by date and makes browsing effortless. This guide covers the best ways to store photos chronologically using cloud-based platforms, plus strategies for…
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DIY Series – Part 7: The Best Way to Organize Digital Files on Apple & Windows Computers
A cluttered computer can be just as frustrating as a messy desk. If your files are scattered everywhere—or you rely on the search bar to find everything—it’s time to create an organized folder system that works for you. Both Mac and Windows have built-in tools to keep files structured, but setting up the right system…
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DIY Series – Part 6: The Easy Way to Name and Organize Your Digital Files
Struggling to find files when you need them? A messy digital space wastes time and creates frustration. The solution is a simple, consistent naming system that makes files easy to locate and manage. Here’s how to name and organize your files effectively. Step 1: Use Clear, Consistent Naming A good file name should tell you…
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DIY Series – Part 5: How to Make Your Scanned Documents Searchable (OCR Guide)
You’ve scanned your important documents, but finding specific information means opening each file manually. That’s frustrating and time-consuming. The solution? Optical Character Recognition (OCR). This technology converts scanned images into text, making your documents searchable, editable, and easier to organize. Here’s how you can use OCR to transform your scanned files into searchable documents for quick access…
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DIY Series – Part 4: How to Digitize Photos and Documents with Your iPhone or Android Device
You don’t need expensive equipment to start digitizing your important documents and cherished photos. Your smartphone is a powerful scanning tool that can quickly turn paper into organized digital files. Whether you use an iPhone or Android, here’s how to do it easily. Digitizing with an iPhone Using the Notes App Using a Third-Party App…
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DIY Series – Part 3: Scanning vs. Photographing Documents & Photos—Which is Better?
When digitizing documents and photos, should you scan or take a photo? Both methods have their place, but choosing the right one affects quality, readability, and long-term usability. Let’s break down when to use each method. When to Use a Scanner Best for: Important documents, detailed photos, and archival purposes. When to Use Your Phone…
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