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Organizing Photos by Album Made Simple: Step by Step
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Organizing Photos by Album Made Simple: Step by Step

Before diving into techniques, it helps to be clear about what organizing photos by album can and cannot do. It will not fix everything overnight,…

Marcus ReedBy Marcus Reed·March 18, 2026·4 min read
Freeing Space from Videos on Any Device
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Freeing Space from Videos on Any Device

There is a reason freeing space from videos keeps coming up in conversations about Photos & Video: it sits right at the crossing point between effort…

Hannah ColeBy Hannah Cole·March 14, 2026·4 min read
How to editing basics in free apps in Under 5 Minutes
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How to editing basics in free apps in Under 5 Minutes

Before diving into techniques, it helps to be clear about what editing basics in free apps can and cannot do. It will not fix everything overnight,…

Leo FischerBy Leo Fischer·March 10, 2026·4 min read
How to scanning old prints at home in Under 5 Minutes
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How to scanning old prints at home in Under 5 Minutes

If you have ever started scanning old prints at home with enthusiasm and quietly dropped it two weeks later, you are in good company. The trouble is…

Elena MarshBy Elena Marsh·March 6, 2026·4 min read
The Mistakes People Make With backing up photos automatically
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The Mistakes People Make With backing up photos automatically

There is a reason backing up photos automatically keeps coming up in conversations about Photos & Video: it sits right at the crossing point between…

Marcus ReedBy Marcus Reed·March 2, 2026·4 min read
A Checklist Before You Try shooting better phone video
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A Checklist Before You Try shooting better phone video

If you have ever started shooting better phone video with enthusiasm and quietly dropped it two weeks later, you are in good company. The trouble is…

Hannah ColeBy Hannah Cole·February 26, 2026·4 min read
Troubleshooting timelapse from a balcony: Common Fixes
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Troubleshooting timelapse from a balcony: Common Fixes

If you have ever started timelapse from a balcony with enthusiasm and quietly dropped it two weeks later, you are in good company. The trouble is…

Leo FischerBy Leo Fischer·February 22, 2026·4 min read
Portrait Mode Explained: The Complete Walkthrough
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Portrait Mode Explained: The Complete Walkthrough

Before diving into techniques, it helps to be clear about what portrait mode explained can and cannot do. It will not fix everything overnight, and…

Elena MarshBy Elena Marsh·February 18, 2026·4 min read
How to collages for family updates in Under 5 Minutes
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How to collages for family updates in Under 5 Minutes

Most advice about collages for family updates falls into two useless categories: intimidatingly thorough or vacuously cheerful. Neither helps on a…

Marcus ReedBy Marcus Reed·February 14, 2026·4 min read
How to slimming videos before sharing in Under 5 Minutes
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How to slimming videos before sharing in Under 5 Minutes

Most advice about slimming videos before sharing falls into two useless categories: intimidatingly thorough or vacuously cheerful. Neither helps on a…

Hannah ColeBy Hannah Cole·February 10, 2026·4 min read
The Mistakes People Make With recovering deleted photos
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The Mistakes People Make With recovering deleted photos

Most advice about recovering deleted photos falls into two useless categories: intimidatingly thorough or vacuously cheerful. Neither helps on a…

Leo FischerBy Leo Fischer·February 6, 2026·4 min read
Editing on the Couch Apps Made Simple: Step by Step
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Editing on the Couch Apps Made Simple: Step by Step

Before diving into techniques, it helps to be clear about what editing on the couch apps can and cannot do. It will not fix everything overnight, and…

Elena MarshBy Elena Marsh·February 2, 2026·4 min read
Printing Photos That Last: The Complete Walkthrough
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Printing Photos That Last: The Complete Walkthrough

If you have ever started printing photos that last with enthusiasm and quietly dropped it two weeks later, you are in good company. The trouble is…

Marcus ReedBy Marcus Reed·January 29, 2026·4 min read
Creating Photo Books Made Simple: Step by Step
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Creating Photo Books Made Simple: Step by Step

Most advice about creating photo books falls into two useless categories: intimidatingly thorough or vacuously cheerful. Neither helps on a Tuesday…

Hannah ColeBy Hannah Cole·January 25, 2026·4 min read
Gel Lighting for Portraits on Any Device
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Gel Lighting for Portraits on Any Device

Most advice about gel lighting for portraits falls into two useless categories: intimidatingly thorough or vacuously cheerful. Neither helps on a…

Leo FischerBy Leo Fischer·January 21, 2026·4 min read
Stabilizing Handheld Video: The Complete Walkthrough
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Stabilizing Handheld Video: The Complete Walkthrough

There is a reason stabilizing handheld video keeps coming up in conversations about Photos & Video: it sits right at the crossing point between…

Elena MarshBy Elena Marsh·January 17, 2026·4 min read
Story Highlights for Family: The Complete Walkthrough
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Story Highlights for Family: The Complete Walkthrough

Most advice about story Highlights for family falls into two useless categories: intimidatingly thorough or vacuously cheerful. Neither helps on a…

Marcus ReedBy Marcus Reed·January 13, 2026·4 min read
Naming Files So Search Works: Settings You Should Change
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Naming Files So Search Works: Settings You Should Change

If you have ever started naming files so search works with enthusiasm and quietly dropped it two weeks later, you are in good company. The trouble is…

Hannah ColeBy Hannah Cole·January 9, 2026·4 min read
The Mistakes People Make With dual camera uses
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The Mistakes People Make With dual camera uses

If you have ever started dual camera uses with enthusiasm and quietly dropped it two weeks later, you are in good company. The trouble is rarely…

Leo FischerBy Leo Fischer·January 5, 2026·4 min read
Archiving to a Hard Drive: Hidden Features Worth Knowing
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Archiving to a Hard Drive: Hidden Features Worth Knowing

There is a reason archiving to a hard drive keeps coming up in conversations about Photos & Video: it sits right at the crossing point between effort…

Elena MarshBy Elena Marsh·January 1, 2026·4 min read