Category / Digital / Organizing / Scanning / Storage / Tips
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Why do we use USB thumb drives for project delivery?
After we scan photos and convert home movies, we deliver most client projects on USB thumb drives. We exclusively use one that provides:
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![Memory card handling - formatting vs. deleting]()
Memory Card Handling Tips
Adam’s top tips for handling memory cards safely to protect your memories and your equipment are…
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Course: Digital Format Foundations
Do you wish you were more confident working with digital files? This course is about handling digital files with confidence.
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Course: Organizing Photos with Adobe Bridge
Follow industry best practices for photo organization so your photo memories can be enjoyed today, tomorrow, and for generations to come.
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What’s in my Digital Gathering Toolkit?
Every digital photo organizing projects starts with gathering because we can estimate the scope of the project, save time, and…
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Optical Disc Risk
CDs and DVDs are popular digital media formats, but it doesn’t mean they’re safe. If you have backups on optical media, you must understand the risks…
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Old Storage Formats Make Bad Backups
We’re working on a digital photo organizing project that involves lots of old digital media formats. Most of these formats are only 20-25 years old, but technology changes fast…
