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📷 Dive Into Mylio Photos: Your Exploration Check List 🌈

by Alex Li August 25, 2023

Hello, memory makers! Welcome to Mylio Photos, Your space where every photo, video and document gets the spotlight. Ready for the grand tour? Let’s dive in!

🖥 Setting Up Mylio Photos.

Are you ready? With Mylio Photos, your memories fit perfectly on any device, whether it’s Windows, Mac, iOS, or Android. Click here to get Mylio Photos for all your devices.

Video: How to install Mylio Photos on your computer?

📁 Pouring Memories into Mylio Photos.

The central mission is to breathe life into Mylio by filling it with your photos, videos and documents (aka – memories). By the end, you’ll enjoy a harmonized media library, drawing from diverse sources- computers, external drives, or even that long-forgotten social media album. Thanks to Guided Import, adding media is a no-brainer.

Video: How to add media to your computer?

🎨 Sailing Through Mylio’s Canvas.

You’re not just looking at photos and videos; you’re time-traveling! Mylio’s LifeCalendar view lets you leap through memories chronologically. And the Map view will remind of all the beautiful places you’ve been to (and maybe even of places you plan on going to). And as you get comfortable, you’ll find your fingers effortlessly dancing over your organized photo library.

🔎 Rediscover Moments with Mylio.

With the brilliance of SmartTags, every memory is just a search away. Feeling nostalgic or seeking that one special photo? Let Mylio Phtotos guide you, easily leading you straight to cherished moments.

Video: Dynamic Search in Mylio Photos.

🌌 Curating Memories with Mylio’s QuickCollections.

Using QuickCollections is like having a personal assistant that organizes your photos just the way you want. Want to relive your 5-star bird-watching moments or those RAW shots from last year’s escapades? With a few clicks, set your criteria, and let QuickCollections do the rest, keeping your favorite memories always within easy reach. We recommend starting with the default “collections”: check out the “Happy People” QuickCollection to find all photos with people, who are smiling. Or launch “Screenshot Cleanup” to finally declutter your library from all those extra screen captures.

Video: QuickCollections in Mylio Photos.

🌟 Amplifying Your Memories.

Dive into the world of album creation, letting you segment memories thematically. Feeling artsy? Mylio’s editing tools are your paintbrush. And for a touch of magic, face-tagging ensures every smile gets its spotlight.

Video: People view and FaceTagging in Mylio Photos.

🌐 Always in Touch with Your Memories.

Have you ever wished for memories at your fingertips? Sync across devices and bring that wish to life! And don’t keep the joy to yourself; sharing is just a tap away.

Video: How to share albums in Mylio Photos?

🛡 Ensuring Your Treasures Stay Safe.

Every memory is a gem, and Mylio Photos+ is the vault. When you’ve set up your personal photo vaults and auto backups, peace of mind will be your constant companion.

Video: How to create a vault?

🎩 Exploring Mylio’s Family History Features.

With Mylio Photos, dive into your family’s past to preserve it for the future! Use the Family History Metadata to add important details like dates, names, and locations to photos, videos, and documents. This makes it easier for your family today and generations to come to find and understand them. And if you want to share these memories? Use FamilySearch Memories to post photos of your ancestors on FamilySearch.org. This lets everyone in your family see them and keeps them safe for future generations to enjoy.

Video: Mylio Photos Family History Panel.

🤗 Get the support you deserve.

Dive into tutorials or a manual and each feature becomes a playmate. Questions or musings? The Mylio Community awaits, arms wide open. And with that, you’re not just using Mylio Photos; you’re rediscovering your memories!

Here’s to making every moment monumental.

August 25, 2023 0 comment

Unleashing the Power of SmartTags in Mylio Photos.

by Alex Li August 16, 2023

Photos are more than just images; they’re stories, memories, and emotions bundled together. Today’s digital age overwhelms us with many photos and media files. Every trip, every gathering, every fleeting moment is often captured multiple times.

This digital treasure, while valuable, becomes a burden when we’re drowning in an ocean of files. As a result, countless hours are spent scrolling through camera rolls, sifting through countless photos to find that one cherished memory or necessary document.

The brilliance of SmartTags.

Harnessing AI’s power, SmartTags transform the cumbersome task of sifting through heaps of photos into a breeze. Think back to that breathtaking mountain hike last summer, the serene lakeside picnic, the unexpected wildlife sighting on a road trip, or when you first saw that classic vintage car at an auto show.

Instead of scrolling endlessly to relive those moments, with SmartTags, you can instantly open the SmartTags “tree” and click on terms like “mountains,” “water,” “animals,” or “vehicles,” and voila!

Video: SmartTags in Mylio Photos.

So, how does this magic work? SmartTags employ computer vision, which, in simpler terms, is like teaching the computer to ‘see’ and ‘understand’ a photo. Whether it’s recognizing colors, animals, objects, or activities, Mylio Photos’ AI swiftly scans and tags your photos accordingly.

And the best part? All this AI processing is done locally on your device. That’s right! No cloud uploads, no sharing with external services. Your data, memories, and stories remain wholly private.

SmartTags vs. keywords: what’s the difference?

While SmartTags and keywords help you categorize and find images, there’s a distinction. SmartTags are automatically generated based on your photo’s visual elements and properties. Think of it as an AI-driven ‘first impression’ of what’s in the photo.

On the other hand, keywords are manual labels or tags you attach to give your photos a personal touch, making them even more searchable. You can label that trip with the family as “Summer Vacation” or your kid’s birthday bash as “Jake’s 5th Birthday.”

Video: SmartTags vs. Keywords in Mylio Photos.

The beauty lies in how they complement each other. While SmartTags help you with an initial organization based on visual traits, Keywords allow you to personalize and categorize as you see fit. You can always convert SmartTags into keywords on a specific photo or a group of photos.

Maximizing your SmartTags experience.

Accessing SmartTags: Click on an image and access the Info Panel on your left. There, you’ll find the AI-generated tags under the SmartTags section.

Promote a SmartTag: Have you found a SmartTag that resonates and wants to make it a permanent keyword? Click the checkmark icon next to it.

Mistakenly removed a SmartTag? Worry not. Right-click on the photo and choose ‘Rescan SmartTags’ to bring it back.

Have you ever wondered how confident the AI is about the SmartTags it assigns? That’s where AI Sensitivity comes into play. When using SmartTags in QuickFilters, you can adjust the sensitivity. For more results with potentially lower accuracy, slide to the right. For precise results, veer to the left.

Mylio Photos+ is where the power of SmartTags truly shines. Even if you’re quickly skimming through photos on your smartphone, but your media files are scattered across various devices, Mylio Photos+ ensures you don’t miss a beat. It acts as the central hub for all your media management needs.

Not only does it intelligently organize your photos, but it also preserves them, ensuring that every memory is easily accessible and safely stored. So, whether it’s that sunset snap from last summer’s vacation on your tablet or the spontaneous family photo on your laptop, Mylio Photos+ brings everything together and lets you find anything seamlessly.

The journey from capturing a memory to reliving it should be effortless. With Mylio Photos and its game-changing SmartTags feature, you have an arsenal of tools to navigate your digital library seamlessly. So go on, let your memories flourish, and let Mylio Photos handle the organizing.

August 16, 2023 0 comment

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Making Memories Shine Brighter with Star Ratings & Flags!

by Alex Li August 9, 2023

Welcome back, photography lovers! In our digital world, every click is a memory. But let’s be honest: not all memories are created equal. Some photos take our breath away, while others? Meh, they remind us that we’re still learning. And that’s where Mylio Photos+, the ultimate memory-keeping hub, steps in. Today, we are dishing out everything about the star ratings and flags feature in Mylio Photos+ – the life-saving tools you didn’t know you needed!

Stars in your pocket: rating your photos.

Think of Mylio Photos’ star rating system as your review platform for every snap you take. Whether it’s a sunset silhouette or a candid smile, rate it just like you’d rate your favorite restaurants:

5 Stars – Perfect! Print it, frame it, flaunt it.

4 Stars – Pretty solid. Share it with the world on social media.

3 Stars – It’s a keeper, but maybe just for your eyes.

2 Stars – Not your best shot, but it’s got some memories tied to it.

1 Star – Uh, let’s say you tried.

Video: Stars in Mylio Photos.

And here’s the cool part: adding these star ratings is a breeze! Whether tapping on your touchscreen, clicking with your mouse, or using a snappy keyboard shortcut (hello efficiency!), Mylio Photos has you covered.

Wave your flag: picking & rejecting photos.

While stars help you rank your memories, flags help you quickly sort through them.

Got that one shot that’s just absolute perfection? Pick Flag it! Or maybe you caught Uncle Bob with his eyes closed (again) – well, there’s a Reject Flag for that.

Flags are ridiculously versatile:

Pick Flag – It’s like giving your photo a virtual high-five! Use it for faves, photos to edit later, or the ones you want to share.

Reject Flag – Sometimes, we have to let go. Use this for those ‘oops’ moments you’re considering for deletion. Fun fact: In Mylio Photos, a rejected photo gets a “-1 star rating” – but it doesn’t mean it’s terrible, just not the best in the batch!

Video: Flags in Mylio Photos.

Like the star ratings, adding flags is a walk in the park. Gestures, clicks, or shortcuts, Mylio Photos, has all the tools ready for you. But remember: once you mark a photo with a Reject Flag, it dims in your library, giving you a visual cue. And if you decide you want some clarity, opt to hide them or, if you’re sure, delete them permanently.

Save time with QuickReview.

In photography, there’s a term called ‘culling.’ If you’re imagining farm animals, you’re in the wrong place. 😉 Culling in photography is all about filtering through your photos, selecting the crème de la crème, and deciding which others might need to… well, go. But here’s the challenge: how do you efficiently and effectively decide which images to keep and which to cast away?

Meet QuickReview mode in Mylio Photos. Let us explain why it’s a game-changer for the family memory-keeper and the pro photographer.

For the family memory-keeper:

You know those trips where you’ve taken about a zillion snaps of the same mountain (because, let’s face it, every angle seems magical)? Or maybe it’s your kiddo’s first birthday, and you can’t stop clicking. With QuickReview, Mylio streamlines your review process. You’re presented with a distraction-free interface where you can easily flag and rate the stand-out moments. Swipe right for that breathtaking mountain vista, or swipe left for the umpteenth blurry candle-blowing attempt. And just like that, you’ve curated an album where only the best memories shine.

For the pro photographer:

Time is money, and culling can be time-consuming. Whether you’re reviewing shots from a fashion shoot or filtering through wedding photos, QuickReview offers an efficient workflow. You can flag, rate, and advance seamlessly using intuitive gestures on your tablet or quick keyboard shortcuts on your computer. It’s all about speed and precision, ensuring you get to your best work faster and can deliver those flawless shots to clients or for your portfolio.

Video: QuickReview in Mylio Photos.

Getting started with QuickReview.

Mobile Device Magic: Jump into any grid view, like a Folder or Album. Tap the ellipsis icon for the More menu and select QuickReview. Swipe through the photos, flagging and rating as you go. Once done, exit the mode.

Desktop Dynamics: Just like mobile, head to the grid view of your choice. Click on the ellipsis for the More menu and dive into QuickReview. Use those handy keyboard shortcuts to flag, rate, and navigate. Once satisfied, exit, and you’re good to go.

QuickReview is that bridge in Mylio Photos that helps casual memory-catchers and professional photographers efficiently sift through their shots. So, whether reminiscing on family vacations or perfecting your professional gallery, QuickReview ensures your best images get the spotlight they deserve.

August 9, 2023 0 comment

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Family Moments, Shared Safely: The Mylio Promise.

by Alex Li August 1, 2023

Think about this: You snap a photo of your child’s first steps at home or a family beach day with sandcastles in the background. You want to share these special moments with others, but each picture also holds hidden details that might share more than you’d like.

We’re in an era where every family album has gone digital. While this offers unparalleled convenience, it paved the way for unexpected pitfalls. That photo of your child’s birthday party? It could inadvertently reveal the location of your home, their school, or their favorite park. In our eagerness to share milestones, we sometimes overlook the breadcrumbs of personal data we leave behind. Tales of surprise parties ruined because of geotagged photos or the discomfort of realizing an image has given away your child’s school are becoming all too common.

But here’s the good news: Mylio Photos understands your privacy. It’s not just another app in the vast digital cosmos—it’s your digital memory vault. It is designed to let families relive every laugh, every discovery, every tender hug without the looming shadow of privacy concerns.

The metadata puzzle.

Most pictures your family clicks, whether from a DSLR or a smartphone, carry EXIF data. This includes the location of your camping spot or when your daughter blew out her birthday candles. Details that are great for reminiscing but not always for public viewing.

SafeShare in Mylio Photos will help. Think of it as Mylio’s caring guardian. Whenever you’re about to share that delightful family barbecue picture or the group shot from grandma’s 80th, SafeShare ensures that only the image, stripped of its revealing metadata, reaches the outside world. It’s like sending your child to school with only what they need, nothing more.

Turning the SafeShare feature on and off takes a single click before exporting your photos. It is ON by default. When the SafeShare is OFF, Mylio Photos lets you choose what data is being shared and what stays with you.

Video: Safe sharing with Mylio Photos.

Beyond the safety features, Mylio Photos+ is a haven for all your family’s memories. It’s where your son’s recitals meet your spouse’s cooking experiments, where holiday festivities merge with quiet Sunday mornings. All under one roof, safe, sound, and easily accessible.

As you and your family navigate the exhilarating journey of growth, discoveries, and countless memories, let Mylio Photos be your trusted companion. In a world of oversharing, Mylio Photos offers the comfort of knowing that you can share with pride and peace of mind when it comes to your family’s cherished moments.

After all, family moments are for joy and connection, not for concern.

August 1, 2023 0 comment

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Mapping Memories: Dive into Mylio Photos’ Ultimate Tool for the Global Wanderer.

by Alex Li August 1, 2023

The world is vast, and if you’re anything like the Mylio Team members, you’ve got an insatiable itch to explore every nook and cranny. But here’s a question: How do you remember the tales of every alley explored, every mountain climbed, every beach lounged on? The answer might be more straightforward than you think: Mylio Photos.

A Map of Your Memories.

Let’s dive deeper. With Mylio’s Map view, your photos aren’t just timestamped memories but geographical tales. Whether it’s the busy Tokyo intersections or the quiet corners of the Scottish Highlands, your photos bear GPS data. And with Mylio Photos, you lay them out on a canvas that’s as vast as the world itself.

Lost some GPS data? Don’t fret. Mylio Photos allows you to drag and drop photos to their exact locations. So, that serene monastery in Bhutan that you forgot to tag? It’s back on the map.

Video: Map View in Mylio Photos

Style it Up.

You might want your map to reflect your mood. Feeling nostalgic? The ‘Satellite Hybrid’ view gives you real-world imagery. Planning your next hike? The ‘Topographical’ view maps out elevations and terrains. And for those who love a clear, uncluttered view, ‘Standard’ is your best mate.

A Quick Travel Tip
If your camera is conserving its battery and not recording GPS, use your smartphone to capture one reference photo. Later, you can assign its GPS data to a series of photos taken at that spot.

The magic wand: PhotoExplorer.

If Mylio’s Map view is a compass, then PhotoExplorer is your magical guide. Got a photo that makes you wonder about a location? Tap on it, and PhotoExplorer can bring up details of the surrounding area. Maybe you missed a heritage site nearby or want to add a location to your digitized high school album. The world around your photo unravels, enhancing your travel stories.

Quickly view a photo’s location in the Mylio Photos Map view, or perform a web search using your photo’s GPS information to view the surrounding area, get driving directions, or even make a restaurant reservation. Mylio Photos works with your default web browser and lets you select your preferred online map service (Apple Maps, Bing Maps, Google Earth, Google Maps, or Open Street Maps).

Sometimes, you want an uninterrupted view of your photos. With Mylio Photos, decluttering is just a toggle away. Hide the PhotoExplorer icon when you want, and bring it back with a click when you’re ready to dive into the details.

Video: PhotoExplorer in Mylio Photos.

Bringing it all together.

The truth is, in the vastness of our digital photo collections, the narrative of our journeys can get lost. Mylio Photos+, with its Map View, ensures that the ‘where’ is never forgotten. It’s not about simply cataloging images but about binding them with the essence of travel: the places we’ve been, the air we’ve breathed, and the soil we’ve tread upon.

Let Mylio Photos combine your travel tales, turning a jumble of photos into a cohesive, geographic story. The world is vast, and your adventures are many. With Mylio, every photo has its place on the map.

August 1, 2023 0 comment

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From Digital Clutter to Clarity with Your Personal Digital Memories Hub

by Alex Li July 11, 2023

The digital age has given us the power to capture, create, and save memories and information at an unprecedented rate. But with great power comes great responsibility—in this case, the responsibility to effectively manage and access a ballooning volume of digital content.

Mental Clutter Reflects Digital Clutter (and Vice Versa). A cluttered digital space can be as mentally taxing as physical clutter. Researchers have found that clutter can increase cortisol levels, a stress hormone. This can also be translated into the digital realm; a cluttered computer or phone can induce anxiety and overwhelm.

Productivity Dips. A Princeton University Neuroscience Institute study indicates that clutter can significantly decrease cognitive functions, making us less productive. When our digital files are in disarray, we spend unnecessary time searching for documents or photos, leading to wasted time and increased frustration.

Emotional Well-being Impacts. Beyond productivity, the mess in our digital life can have profound emotional consequences. Disorganization can make us feel incompetent and overwhelmed, leading to decreased satisfaction in personal and professional domains.

Loss of Important Memories and Documents. Important memories or vital documents can be easily misplaced or forgotten in unsorted photos and documents. This can lead to regret, especially if these memories or documents cannot be retrieved.

We all need a digital media hub

Let’s dive into the reasons why a digital media hub is essential.

Centralization is Key. Jumping between devices, scrolling through various folders, or accessing multiple Cloud platforms can be exasperating. A digital media hub offers a centralized platform to store, organize, and access all your media files while using any device. This simplifies your digital life and ensures your data is always accessible and manageable.

Work-Life Boundaries. Many of us juggle a myriad of files, both personal and professional. Mixing vacation photos with business documents? Not ideal. A media hub lets you categorize and manage files in a way that keeps personal memories distinct from work-related content, ensuring clarity and efficiency.

Video: Spaces in Mylio Photos.

Digital Legacy Preservation. Your digital content tells your story: memories, achievements, and moments that define you. A digital media hub ensures this legacy is organized, protected, and easily shared or passed to family and others we love.

Why isn’t the Cloud enough?

Cloud storage, while convenient, has its share of issues:

Dependence on Internet Access: Without an Internet connection, accessing your files can be challenging.

Recurring Costs: Many cloud services require ongoing subscription fees, which can increase over time.

Security Concerns: Privacy concerns are genuine threats. Storing sensitive files on third-party servers might expose them to risks.

Limited Storage: Many cloud services offer limited storage unless you’re willing to pay more.

failing-internet-connection-laptop-phone — “You can’t access your photos now” – does this sound familiar?

How can Mylio Photos help?

Mylio Photos emerges as an innovative solution and a digital life-saver in this chaotic digital era. Here’s a deep dive into how Mylio Photos (especially Mylio Photos+) can revolutionize your approach to media management.

Secure device-to-device sync

Swift Access Anywhere, Anytime: Mylio’s unique device-to-device synchronization lets you directly access your files without an internet connection. Imagine being on a remote island or in a location with spotty internet and still being able to access your cherished memories on whatever device is at hand.

Private and Secure: Since synchronization happens directly between your devices, your data never lands on an unfamiliar server, giving you an additional layer of privacy.

Intuitive interface for your work-life balance

Curation Made Simple: Mylio’s interface is designed with the user in mind. From automatic categorization to tools that let you efficiently tag and sort, you can control how your memories are organized.

Visual Storytelling: With Mylio Photos LifeCalendar, you can create captivating timelines, letting you journey through your memories chronologically, perfect for reminiscing or showcasing life milestones.

Mylio Spaces: Beyond mere folders, Mylio’s Spaces lets you create clear boundaries between different aspects of your life. Have a Space for family, another for work projects, and maybe one for your passion projects. It’s like having multiple photo albums tailored to distinct parts of your life. If you like, you can protect your Spaces with a passcode.

Video: Limit access to your Spaces in Mylio Photos.

Enhanced security

Your Personal Vaults: Think of Vaults in Mylio Photos+ as your digital safety deposit boxes. Store originals on storage devices you own for safekeeping, ensuring they remain untouched and pristine. Unlike Cloud storage, Vaults in Mylio Photos will never keep your media “hostage.” You can always access your files and download originals on any device.

Encrypted Transfers: Mylio Photos takes security up a notch by encrypting the connection when syncing between devices. In an age when data breaches are frequent, this encryption ensures your favorite memories and crucial files are away from prying eyes. Even if you decide to keep some of your files in the Cloud, Mylio Photos will encrypt that data so it is accessible only to your devices.

Video: How to add a Vault in Mylio Photos?

Cost efficiency

No Hidden Costs: With Mylio Photos+, what you see is what you get. There’s no hidden catch or rising costs as your library grows. By leveraging the storage on your devices, you sidestep the pitfalls of escalating subscription fees that other cloud services might spring on you.

Optimized Storage Solutions: Mylio Photos intelligently manages storage, ensuring that you always have access to your files without clogging up your devices’ storage space. For instance, it can store smaller optimized versions on your mobile while the original high-res version remains secure on your primary device or a Vault backup.

All your media at your fingertips

Stay Informed: With Mylio’s Info Panel, be constantly updated about the status of each connected device, details about every media file, and more. This transparency ensures you’re always in the know and in control.

Space-Saving on Mobile Devices: While you can quickly access original files when needed, Mylio’s system ensures your mobile isn’t overloaded, saving essential space without compromising access.

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SmartTags for quick discovery. One of Mylio’s standout features is its SmartTags. These AI-generated tags identify thousands of activities, objects, text, and visual properties in your photos. Think about when you tried to find that picture from a long-ago beach vacation or special birthday celebration. With SmartTags, you can quickly locate these memories without having to sift or scroll through thousands of images manually. Mylio Photos brings the power of advanced search technologies to ensure every cherished memory is just a quick search away.

How to get started with Mylio Photos?

You’ll be prompted to create an account upon launching Mylio Photos for the first time. This account keeps all your devices in sync. You can download Mylio Photos for all your devices here.

Guided Import: Mylio Photos makes the importing process a breeze. Whether your photos and videos are on Apple and Android phones, social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook, or scattered across camera cards and folders, Mylio’s Guided Import will seamlessly walk you through the process.

DeDupe on Import: Don’t fret about duplicate photos. Mylio Photos automatically identifies and removes duplicate files as you import, saving time and space.

Linked Folders: You do not need to move or copy files if you’ve already organized media on your hard drive. Mylio will scan and recognize these, linking them into its system and watching the folders for any changes without creating unnecessary duplicates.

Video: How to add Linked Folders in Mylio Photos?

Give your library a personal touch

Face Tagging: A handy feature that recognizes and tags individuals in photos. With time, Mylio Photos gets even better at this, ensuring you can easily pull up every photo of a loved one.

Dynamic Search: A comprehensive and blazingly fast way to find photos. The most frequent searches are automatically updated in the background as users add new files to the library. The tools offer results 3–20 times faster than standard search technology.

Editing Tools: Mylio Photos comes packed with powerful photo editing tools. From basic adjustments to more in-depth edits, you can get creative with your memories. And if you ever need to use another photo editor, you can easily connect your Mylio hub to any other photo software.

Custom Filters, Views, and Sync Policies: Adapt Mylio Photos to suit your preferences. Create Albums, browse with your favorite View, decide on the best Sync Policies, set up custom QuickCollections with Mylio Photos+, and more.

Video: Device Sync Policies in Mylio Photos.

Setup protection and backup

Mylio Vaults: Designate any device that has enough storage space to hold your entire library as a protection Vault, and Mylio will ensure that the device always has a copy of every file in its original format.

Local and Cloud Storage Options: While Mylio operates primarily via device-to-device sync, it does provide integration with popular Cloud storage options. You decide the extent you wish to use them.

There are myriad ways to share your memories and important documents with Mylio Photos. The choice is yours, from a simple copy and paste to advanced Shared Albums.

Shared Albums: Create and share albums with friends, family, or colleagues. Send albums via non-indexed web pages directly to people you care about. They can download photos on their devices, even if they are not Mylio Photos users.

As you use Mylio Photos, remember it’s more than just a digital photo hub. It is the software designed to respect memories, protect privacy, and bring order to digital chaos. Dive in, explore its features, and watch as managing your photos and documents becomes a delightful experience.

July 11, 2023 0 comment

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Rediscover Memories with Mylio Photos

by Alex Li July 10, 2023

Every pixel of every photo tells a story. It’s a story of laughter, joy, surprise, and countless other emotions. Mylio Photos doesn’t just organize your photos, videos, and documents; it brings back every story you’ve woven over the years. Let’s embark on a journey of rediscovery together.

Discover desktop memories with Mylio Photos

Hidden on your desktop among scattered folders are countless memories waiting for a revisit. Using the Mylio Photos app on your Windows or macOS computer is like flipping through an old photo album. Remember when your kids tried to bake you a birthday cake, and the kitchen became an utter mess? Even though you don’t remember taking a photo at the time, those pictures are often waiting for you in your Mylio Photos library.

Unearth hidden gems from old devices

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Every old phone, photo stick, Cloud drive, or memory card is a treasure chest. When you connect them to Mylio Photos+, you discover forgotten moments. You might find photos from your college days filled with laughter and adventures waiting to be relived.

The same goes for analog media: prints, slides, or home movies you may have from your early life or from your parents and grandparents. Once legacy media is scanned or digitized, it’s easy to add, preserve, and share family history in Mylio Photos. You can add missing information to make photos and documents more precious and discoverable by future generations. For instance, you can tag faces, add locations, add a date (or date range), and even notes and other information about the image and whom or what it shows.

The best part is that with Mylio Photos+, all your memories will always be accessible and protected across all your devices.

Video: What other devices work with Mylio Photos?

Your highlights on Flickr, Facebook, and Instagram represent special moments. As you connect your accounts to Mylio Photos, you revisit half-forgotten events from years ago, and you can easily import all the media you’ve uploaded there to save and protect in Mylio Photos. It feels great to have that summer vacation photo or the candid moment captured at a local festival together in one place: your Mylio Photos library.

QuickCollections: dive into joyful days

With QuickCollections, you can quickly find the stories behind your photos. Check out the pre-built “Happy People” QuickCollection to find photos of you and your friends smiling. Maybe you’ll remember that surprise birthday party where everyone laughed. Explore another pre-set filter, “Awesome Selfies,” to find memorable pictures you took of yourself solo or with friends and family. Or create a recipe for the future: Apply more than one QuickFilter (maybe it’s People (you and your spouse), Smiling, and Water) and save this as a custom QuickCollection. Anytime in the future, select that QuickCollection to get updated results showing all the images of times you enjoyed together at (or in) the water.

LifeCalendar: a time machine

Every date in Mylio’s LifeCalendar brings back a memory. It might take you to a celebration from a few years ago, helping you relive the joy of that day. Plus, if any photos lack dates, it’s simple to add them, ensuring no memory gets left behind.

Video: LifeCalendar in Mylio Photos.

Relive the adventures of a lifetime with Map view

Map view lets you jump from one location-based memory to another. You can retrace your last road trip, recalling each stop and memorable moment. It’s a visual diary of your travels. Do you have pictures that are missing geolocation information? No problem; drag and drop it on the map, and its metadata will be updated automatically. Use PhotoExplorer to find even more information about the place in your photo.

Reconnect with loved ones using Face Tagging

Remembering events with specific people becomes a joy with Mylio’s Face Tagging. Find all your cherished moments with your best friend or all the gatherings with your extended family over the years, all in one place. Build a habit of tagging faces as you add photos to your library. This way, your “friends and family” library (aka People view) will always be up to date.

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QuickFilters and SmartTags: your memory assistants

You might not remember where or when a photo was taken, but with SmartTags and QuickFilters, you’ll have no trouble finding it. Whether you’re looking for beach vacations or birthday parties, Mylio Photos makes the search enjoyable and easy.

Instead of traditional search methods, SmartTags uses advanced computer vision to recognize over 1,000 activities, objects, and visual properties in images. From identifying a specific activity like scuba diving to detecting visual elements like a smiling face, SmartTags has you covered.

What’s even better? Every bit of this AI-driven tagging happens directly on your device, ensuring your photos stay private without any data transfer to the Cloud. The next time you’re trying to find that one picture from a joyful family gathering, SmartTags will be your memory assistant, making the hunt not just faster but also a lot more fun.

Have you found a collection you want to share? Turn them into a slideshow or send your loved ones a Shared Album. With Mylio Photos+, your shared memories will go a long way.

While you enjoy memories from the past, ensure you keep future memories easy to find. Place your cherished photos into Mylio Photos folders, turn them into Events, and you’ll find them effortlessly in the future.

Video: How to create an Event from a Folder?

As David Vaskevitch, Founder of Mylio, said: “Having your photos, documents, and videos available anytime on any device changes everything.”

Start your adventure with Mylio. Every photo and document has a story to tell. Whether you’re a seasoned photographer or a memory-keeper in your family, Mylio Photos is your perfect companion, serving as a second brain and second heart.

July 10, 2023 0 comment

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Find and clean up bad photos in a flash with QuickCollections in Mylio Photos

by Alex Li July 9, 2023

Digital photography has given us an extraordinary gift: the ability to capture countless memories. But, with great power comes a not-so-great challenge: the inevitable digital clutter scattered across all our devices. The QuickCollections feature in Mylio Photos solves the problem of finding images, turning a daunting task into an intuitive, almost playful experience.

Diving deep into QuickCollections

QuickCollections isn’t just about sorting; it’s about understanding. It takes the guesswork out of photo organization. Instead of feeling swamped by thousands of photos, you get intelligently grouped insights, making the discovery and cleanup process effortless. It’s akin to having a dedicated librarian for your vast collection of memories. Transitioning between these collections is a breeze, and before you know it, you’ve transformed a chaotic gallery into a curated masterpiece.

A QuickCollection is a saved group of QuickFilters that automatically gather and display specific photos based on set criteria. Mylio Photos comes with several useful pre-built QuickCollections. You can also make your own. For example, you can create a QuickCollection that contains your 5-star-rated images with a SmartTag like “bird” or perhaps a Person tag like your child or spouse. QuickCollections update dynamically so if you add new photos that meet the criteria, they’re automatically added to the QuickCollection.

Essential (pre-built) QuickCollections

Camera Cleanup: Have you ever returned from an event with photos marred by blurriness or someone who blinked at the wrong moment? Camera Cleanup identifies and showcases all those blurry photos and the ones where people have their eyes closed. Instead of painstakingly sifting through each shot, Mylio’s Camera Cleanup acts like your personal photo detective, helping you curate a perfect gallery. This is especially valuable when many devices are connected to your Mylio Photos+ library.

Video: How to use a Camera Cleanup in Mylio Photos?

Need to Organize: Think about all the candid shots you’ve taken over the past three months. There might be hidden gems you forgot to rate, or flag lost among them. This category highlights all photos and videos taken in the last 90 days with no ratings or flags. It’s Mylio’s gentle way of saying, “Hey, give these memories a second glance.”

Review for Cleanup: We’ve all had moments of being trigger-happy with the camera, resulting in less-than-stellar shots. This collection specifically zeroes in on the images you’ve flagged as “Reject” or those with a 1- or 2-star rating. It’s like having a quality control expert, ensuring only your best photos remain.

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Screenshot Cleanup: In the age of information, our devices are filled with screenshots – from recipes to memes. While some are timeless, most serve a momentary purpose. This collection is tailored to quickly identify all those screenshots, helping you discern what’s essential and expendable.

While QuickCollections makes it easy to find photos, additional Mylio Photos features like QuickReview and Photo Declutter also make it easy to select the pictures you want to keep. QuickReview mode is especially valuable when you want to clean up your media library on the go; it lets you use mobile screen-friendly swiping gestures to pick, reject, and rate photos quickly.

Video: Using built-in QuickCollections in Mylio Photos.

Mylio’s unique power: using technology to enhance emotions

At its core, Mylio Photos is a bridge between technology and emotions. It’s not just another tool; using it is an experience. With an emphasis on intuitive design, Mylio Photos brings forth the power of advanced technology and stunning visuals in the most straightforward manner. QuickCollections is just one of its many marvels.

Mylio Photos+ doesn’t just organize your photos, videos, and documents; it empathizes with your memories. It understands the joy of a clear space, the sentiment behind curated moments, and the satisfaction of a streamlined system. In a world bursting with fleeting moments, Mylio Photos+ ensures your captured memories are as everlasting as they deserve to be.

Delving into more fun with QuickCollections

Mylio Photos isn’t just about the essentials. It also adds a touch of delight with some quirky and fun pre-built QuickCollections:

Awesome Selfies: It’s easy to poke fun at selfies, but who doesn’t love a vivid, fresh photo of themselves having fun with friends or family? This collection showcases your best selfies, the ones where your smile is radiant and the focus is impeccable. No more sifting through those slightly blurry or off-kilter selfies; Mylio Photos ensures you see only your best angles.

Sharp Cats: For all you cat lovers, this is for you! Sharp Cats shows clear and beautiful pictures of cats. Whether it’s a close-up of their eyes or a fun action shot, if it’s clear, you’ll find it here.

Invert, revert and discover with Mylio Photos

Diversity in perspective often leads to exciting discoveries. By clicking Mylio’s ‘Invert Results’ button (at the left end of the filters bar), you can flip the script on the results of a search you narrowed with QuickFilters. By inverting, you see the media that didn’t fit your original criteria. For example, inverting a collection of hummingbirds would display all other birds in your library, providing a fresh perspective and potentially leading to unexpected finds. Give it a try sometime!

Where should you start?

The beauty of Mylio Photos lies in its versatility. Whether you’re just stepping into the world of digital media organization or an experienced memory-keeper with an expansive library, Mylio’s QuickCollections are tailored for everyone.

For beginners, here’s a simple way to harness Mylio’s power:

Launch Mylio on your preferred device: Be it a computer, tablet, or smartphone, choose what’s handy.

Add Your Media: From cherished memories to everyday snapshots, bring them into Mylio’s embrace.

Engage with QuickCollections: Start with the collections to swiftly declutter and organize.

The magic unfolds as you begin to use QuickCollections. As you familiarize yourself with Mylio Photos, you’ll soon realize that what may seem like an ordinary media organizer is, in fact, a powerhouse that merges simplicity with unmatched efficiency and warm emotions.

July 9, 2023 0 comment

Preserving Your Legacy with Mylio Photos: A Guide to Keeping Family History Alive

by Alex Li July 8, 2023

We live in an age where almost every moment is immortalized with a click. But more than just digital keepsakes, these photos, videos, and documents are tangible reminders of our lineage, roots, experiences, and stories. With its tapestry of faces, places, and moments, family history tells us where we come from.

It becomes our responsibility to ensure future generations can see, learn, and understand their legacy. And here’s where tools like Mylio Photos become more than just applications—they become a means to connect generations.

Mylio Photos: not just an app, but a bridge to the past

Digging into genealogy? Mylio Photos has you covered. The Family History Panel enables users to integrate essential family history metadata into their photos, videos, and documents. Dates, titles, descriptions, geotagging, and more—all these elements comply with standards set by the Family History Metadata Working Group, promising that your memories will be easily discoverable by the coming generations.

Mylio’s FamilySearch Memories option (developed in partnership with FamilySearch.org) takes sharing a step further. Post those treasured snapshots of your ancestors and allow every branch of your family tree to relive those moments. Moreover, this content links directly to individuals on your family tree, solidifying its place for future generations.

Video: Family History Panel in Mylio Photos.

Enhancing faded treasures

Perhaps you have an old, faded photo of great-grandma in her youth? Mylio’s image enhancement tools breathe new life into such timeworn gems, preserving them in better quality for the future.

Video: Enhancing old photos in Mylio Photos.

Face Tagging: making sense of a sea of faces

Navigating through a vast library of photos and trying to remember every face can be overwhelming. Enter Face Tagging. Mylio Photos simplifies this process by employing its face recognition technology that meticulously scans each photo, cataloging every detected face. Once you enable the Face Tagging feature and start tagging people, recognized faces are automatically highlighted and batch, patiently awaiting your confirmation of the identification.

Video: FaceTagging in Mylio Photos.

Let’s break this down a bit further:

Face Tagging: At its core, this tool is all about organization. It intelligently collates photos, segmenting them into specialized collections based on the identified individuals showcased in the People view.

Batch Tagging: Efficiency is critical. Mylio Photos recognizes the value of your time. The Batch Tagging tool allows users to tag multiple images in one fell swoop by grouping photos of people it thinks are identified. Say goodbye to repetitive, manual tagging.

Auto Tag: Embracing the wonders of AI, after tagging several photos of an individual, Mylio Photos goes to work. It autonomously categorizes new photos with that person’s face into the existing collection. While reviewing, users can seamlessly approve, reject, or even rename automatically tagged faces.

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Deciphering fuzzy dates

Are you unsure if that was from the summer of ’78 or ’79? Mylio’s Fuzzy Dates feature allows you to ballpark those uncertain timelines, ensuring memories aren’t lost to the sands of time. Plus, adding more accurate dates to scanned photos’ metadata means your historic family photos will appear in your LifeCalendar in the right order. (Scanned media generally only contains the date they were scanned.)

Video: Fuzzy Dates in Mylio Photos.

Shared Albums: crafting personalized digital galleries

Mylio Photos+ has revolutionized the art of sharing memories. Imagine curating and sharing a digital gallery for your chosen audience—and feeling reassured that these cherished moments remain semi-private and protected. That’s what Shared Albums offers. These albums reside on non-indexed web pages, putting a fortified wall between your memories and unwanted access. Only people with the unique link can view and download these treasures.

But Mylio Photos goes a step further. Safety is paramount, and with the SafeShare feature, users can strip away all (or part of) metadata before posting. It’s not just about sharing; it’s about sharing with peace of mind, knowing your data remains uncompromised.

Rediscovering memories with Dynamic Search

It’s undeniable that we accumulate many more photos and videos over time. Enter Dynamic Search. Mylio Photos harnesses the power of AI-generated SmartTags to pinpoint activities, objects, text, and even specific visual properties in photos. Think of it as your photo librarian. This tool constructs a robust local database with text recognition, face detection, and even a rich index of camera settings.

You enjoy using an incredibly fast and efficient search mechanism, often 3-20x speedier than conventional search technologies. The best part is that AI tools in Mylio Photos run locally on your devices. This means your photos or your data never get shared.

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The power of local storage and Cloud independence

With our ever-growing digital footprints and concerns about growing cloud storage costs, Mylio Photos introduces a game-changer: Cloud independence. All devices linked to a Mylio Photos account (including storage drives) converse directly, ensuring quick and wallet-friendly backups. But for those who also want Cloud backups, Mylio enables the use of precise syncing settings, based on various parameters like ratings and EXIF data, for a curated Cloud experience. And with automatic encryption, you can say goodbye to concerns about data theft or breaches. Mylio’s compatibility with OneDrive, Google Drive, and S3-compatible storage services is the cherry on top.

But why stop there? With the cost of local storage (like external hard drives) plummeting, Mylio Photos+ taps into this goldmine, offering synchronization speeds that leave the Cloud in the dust. Connected drives accessible by all signed-in devices make this a reality.

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Mylio Photos sets a gold standard for privacy

In an age where data privacy is a chief concern, Mylio Photos is your reliable guardian. Many platforms use cloud-based AI to dive deep into user habits, but Mylio Photos champions user privacy. All AI tools operate locally on user devices, ensuring no personal data makes an unauthorized journey elsewhere.

Mylio Photos crafts a safer, more private space to organize, share, and protect personal memories by meshing groundbreaking AI tools with secure local storage and device-to-device communication benefits.

Your memories, your legacy

Family history isn’t just a recollection of names and dates; it’s an ever-evolving story that deserves to be told, relived, and cherished. With Mylio Photos+, you’re helping preserve your family’s narratives, emotions, and legacies. So, embark on this journey of rediscovery and let the rich tapestry of your family’s history unfurl for the world to see. These stories are timeless and can become immortal with the right tools.

July 8, 2023 0 comment

Travel Light, Travel Right with Mylio Photos+

by Alex Li July 6, 2023

The joy of capturing sunsets at Santorini or the serene canals of Venice is unparalleled. Every snap represents a memory, a moment we yearn to revisit. Yet, digital clutter can bury these memories, leading to lost photos, corrupted files, or cumbersome sharing processes. Mylio Photos+ is the traveler’s reliable companion, always ready to assist.

Travel immerses us in the unexpected: the narrow alleyways, bustling markets, and unplanned detours. While capturing these adventures comes easy, managing them often poses challenges. Navigating transfer times, sifting through thousands to find that perfect shot, or ensuring every photo has a backup can become tedious.

Consider Mylio Photos+, your all-in-one hub for every piece of media, from breathtaking sunrises to essential hotel reservations and your curated list of ‘must-visit’ eateries. Mylio Photos+ is an extension of you – your travel guide while exploring and your emotional core when reminiscing with family and friends.

Why Every Traveler Needs Mylio Photos+?

The peace of mind that your captured moments won’t disappear into the digital void is profound. Mylio Photos+ gets that. As you chronicle your journeys, Mylio Photos+ works tirelessly in the background, backing up every cherished snapshot.

Whether wandering the busy streets of Tokyo or soaking in the tranquility of Icelandic landscapes, Mylio Photos+ preserves every moment you seize. And it’s not just about storage – those memories are at your fingertips, ready whenever you need them.

Picture this: You’re standing atop Machu Picchu and want to share a similar experience from the Alps with a fellow traveler. With Mylio Photos+, you can instantly pull up and share that photo. It’s more than just protecting memories; it’s about creating a seamless travel narrative that is easily accessible, connecting memories, locations, and new friends. That assurance and convenience make Mylio Photos+ a must-have for every traveler.

Mylio essentials for people who love to travel.

Travel Drive. Memories are the essence of travel. Turn any portable hard drive or SSD (solid state drive) into a Travel Drive, automatically backing up pictures, videos, and documents you’ve added in the last 90 days, providing Mylio Photos+ users easy access and protecting your travel media.

Video: How to set up a Trave Drive in Mylio Photos?

SmartTags – The Brainy Sidekick: As time passes, even the most vivid memories can fade. SmartTags, leveraging the magic of AI, breathe life into these memories. They meticulously categorize and recall the minutest details, ensuring every memory is just a few clicks away.

Navigate through a handy “tree” of various tags, from Mountains to Water to Colors. Using QuickFilters and SmartTags together, you’ll find any photo in a few clicks, even if you don’t remember the exact location, date, or event. With Mylio Photos+, you’ll search through your whole library, scattered across multiple devices, and find the photo you need, even if the original is thousands of miles away.

Spaces – Emotional Compartments: Our travels comprise different emotions – the joy of a family holiday, the thrill of a solo trip, and the romance of a getaway. With Spaces, Mylio Photos creates emotional compartments for each journey, segregating and curating memories based on their essence.

You can apply and create subject-specific views to your Mylio Photos library, making finding and accessing media easier. To add a photo or folder to a Space, tap to categorize it. Easily group photos as Personal, Family, Work, or Private and, in Mylio Photos+, add custom categories.

Video: Category Spaces in Mylio Photos.

Map View – A Nostalgic Ride: For many, memories are tied to places, not dates. With the Map View, your geographical recollections find a visual form. You’re transported back to that exact moment and location with a simple tap.

Video: The Map View in Mylio Photos.

Mylio Photos+: more than a subscription, an experience.

Traveling adds chapters to the book of our lives. Mylio Photos+ is the tool that ensures no page is ever lost and no emotion ever fades. It becomes your second brain, adeptly managing the myriad of memories you create on the go. When it’s time to share and relive those memories, Mylio Photos+ resonates as your second heart, pulsating with the emotions of each journey, making every photo viewing session with family a walk down memory lane.

Video: Save space on your devices with Mylio Photos+

When you are traveling, Mylio Photos+ may be helpful in many ways.

But here are a few essential things you may want to try immediately.

Rely on Travel Drives: Put all your travel photos in one place, no matter how many cameras you use.

Unlock the Power of SmartTags: Your visual discovery, enhanced by AI.

Albums for Emotional Recall: Every journey has its own heart. Celebrate and share it.

Embrace the Map View: Memories are tied to places. Explore.

Millions of moments fit on your smartphone. Leverage the power of SpaceSaver in Mylio Photos+.

PhotoExplorer. Discover more about every photo and the place it was taken at.

Video: How to use PhotoExplorer in Mylio Photos?

In this bustling world of endless adventures, let Mylio Photos+ be your constant. Because with it, every trip is forever etched in your memory, and every memory is always close to your heart. Embark, explore, and emote, knowing Mylio Photos+ has your back. Safe journeys to all. 🌍

July 6, 2023 0 comment