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MY FAVORITE RESOURCES
I have this external hard drive that I use as storage for files that I might not need regularly. You can also use this to back up your computer or other devices. This particular EHD is 6TB, but they have several options to upgrade your storage or backup needs. You do need to hook this EHD up to power, so if that is inconvenient for you, you might want to consider one of the other options below.
This has to be one of my favorite devices and gifts I’ve ever given. This is a Nixplay Photo Sharing Screen. This is perfect for a loved one or on your countertop at home. You can share photos through the Nixplay app. The person with the Nixplay device must have Wi-Fi to receive the pictures, but with this feature, the images are instantly shared. You can choose different Playlists, so if you want specific photos to be displayed during Christmas or other holidays, events, graduations, weddings, funerals, every day, etc. The sky is the limit. If you don’t have one of these or don’t know what to get someone, hit the button to send it your way!
It’s time to get those extra cords and charging bricks organized. Here’s one of my favorite products that I’m using to keep my items from getting out of control. There are plenty of places for cords, SD cards, flash drives, etc. It comes in several different color options, and the price is reasonable.
Amazon Photos is a perfect way to backup your photos on your phone and other devices. The service is free for Amazon Prime users. You need to pay extra to store your videos, but the fees are minimal for a great backup option.
Backblaze Backup Cloud Service
Backblaze is the backup service I recommend for backing up your computer, photos, and videos. It automatically backs up your files daily and stores them in several off-site locations. It will give you peace of mind that your photos and videos are safe from computer failure or natural disasters. It currently is the same price, no matter the GB or TB of data you want to save. If you need to restore data, they can send your files on an external hard drive. You also receive a monthly backup notice describing how much data was backed up. If you want to back up an external hard, Backblaze makes that possible for no added fee.
Wondershare
Wondershare offers a variety of software to help you complete your photo projects, such as slide shows and analog video conversions. Check them out here. I use their products to create custom digital photo slide shows and edit my family videos.
SmugMug
SmugMug is not just for professional photographers. SmugMug is another backup and photo storage solution option that I recommend. You can safely and securely share your photos with family and friends. SmugMug automatically organizes your photos by date. You can create galleries to categorize your photos so you can find them easily. SmugMug has both an IOS app and an Android app, making it easy to automatically download your photos and videos! Unlimited photo storage makes SmugMug a great choice for photo backups. Their yearly reasonable memberships vary in price for personal use to pro photographers.
Needing to up your game while attending those Zoom calls online but yet drown out the background noise from the kids, barking dogs, or street noise? Snag yourself one of these Yeti mics, which I love when online, attending Zoom meetings, or creating videos.