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Preserving Privacy: Protecting Your Memories with Mylio Photos+

by Elisa April 5, 2024

By Cathi Nelson

As a passionate advocate for privacy, I’ve witnessed firsthand the importance of protecting our most treasured memories. Our digital footprint has never been more extensive or vulnerable in a world where our lives are increasingly lived online, from social media interactions to e-commerce transactions. Among the most intimate aspects of our digital identity are our photos—snapshots of our lives, encapsulating emotions, experiences, and memories. With the rise of smartphones and cloud storage services, how we store and share these precious moments while protecting our privacy has become more pressing than ever.

For me, privacy isn’t just about keeping secrets; it’s about asserting control over our personal information and deciding who can access it. This control becomes even more crucial when it comes to our photos. Our photo libraries often contain snapshots of our most treasured moments, offering glimpses into our private lives and innermost thoughts. Therefore, how we manage and safeguard our photo collections can have profound implications for our privacy and security.

At the heart of photo privacy lies the need to ensure secure storage. We must shield our images from unauthorized access, data breaches, and exploitation. While cloud storage offers convenience, it also poses risks to our privacy and security. This is where services like Mylio Photos+ provide a secure platform that prioritizes privacy and puts users in control.

Mylio Photos’ decentralized approach to photo management sets it apart from traditional cloud storage services. Instead of relying on centralized servers, Mylio Photos utilizes a peer-to-peer network architecture, allowing users to store their photos locally on their devices or external hard drives. This reduces dependence on third-party servers and minimizes the risk of data breaches and unauthorized access.

Furthermore, Mylio Photos employs end-to-end encryption, ensuring photos remain encrypted in transit and at rest. Even if intercepted, unauthorized parties cannot decipher the contents of the images without the encryption key. As someone deeply invested in privacy advocacy, this commitment to encryption gives me peace of mind, knowing that my photos are shielded from prying eyes and potential security threats.

In addition to secure storage, Mylio Photos offers advanced privacy features such as facial recognition and geotagging controls. These tools empower users to manage their photo metadata, including location data and identifying information, enhancing their privacy and control over their digital assets. By allowing users to customize privacy settings according to their preferences, Mylio Photos ensures that individuals can tailor their photo-sharing experience to align with their privacy concerns.

Regarding sharing photos, Mylio Photos prioritizes direct sharing and peer-to-peer communication over centralized platforms. Mylio Photos ensures that images are shared only with intended recipients by facilitating private sharing through encrypted channels, minimizing the risk of unintended dissemination or misuse of personal data. This approach protects user privacy and fosters trust and intimacy in photo-sharing experiences.

Moreover, I am thrilled to watch hundreds of professional photo managers invest in training and becoming Privacy Advocates. They have passed an online Privacy Advocate Training course, a testament to their commitment to empowering individuals and businesses to safeguard their data and reputation in an ever-evolving digital landscape. Whether you’re a photo manager, business owner, or individual seeking to stay ahead of emerging privacy risks, this course offers valuable insights and practical strategies for protecting sensitive information.

In conclusion, preserving privacy is paramount, especially when managing our photos. Mylio Photos emerges as a beacon of privacy in the crowded landscape of photo management solutions. It offers users a secure and intuitive platform to store, organize, and share their photos while prioritizing confidentiality and control. By embracing Mylio Photos’ decentralized architecture, encryption protocols, and privacy features, individuals can protect their most cherished memories and assert their autonomy in the digital realm.

As we navigate the complexities of the digital landscape, let us remain vigilant in safeguarding our privacy and preserving the sanctity of our digital memories. Together, we can ensure that our data remains just that—personal.

Cathi Nelson is the CEO of The Photo Managers Association, a role in which she channels her passion for preserving memories and facilitating legacy storytelling. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, Cathi has devoted her career to assisting families and businesses in navigating the constantly evolving field of photo management.

April 5, 2024 0 comment
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QuickFilters vs Dynamic Search

by Elisa April 5, 2024

When to Use One vs the Other and How to Combine Them for Even Better Results

By Angela Andrieux

Managing and finding the right photos, videos, and documents from a vast collection can be daunting. Mylio Photos simplifies this process with two powerful features: Dynamic Search and QuickFilters. Understanding when to use each feature and how to combine them can drastically improve your ability to find the perfect image or file. Let’s dive into the details of these features and explore different ways you can put them to use.

What is Dynamic Search?

Dynamic Search in Mylio Photos offers a fast and intelligent way to locate specific files within your media collection. As you add and import media into your Mylio Photos Library, the application dynamically indexes your files. This process leverages a high-speed database, ensuring that search results are delivered faster than traditional methods. What sets Dynamic Search apart is its ability to learn from your search habits. Over time, it tailors its indexing to suit the types of data you frequently search for, enhancing the efficiency and speed of future searches.

Dynamic Search is particularly adept at handling various types of data, thanks to features like AI SmartTags, Optical Character Recognition (OCR), Face Detection, and extensive metadata analysis. This comprehensive indexing occurs locally on your device, ensuring your media remains private and secure.

Using Dynamic Search

  • Finding Specific Images or Videos: When you need to locate a particular photo or video based on detailed criteria like activities, objects, or people recognized through AI SmartTags and Face Detection. For example, search for a friend’s name, a place you visited, or for objects like a mountain or dog.
  • Searching Text in Images: Utilizing OCR to find documents or images containing specific text.
  • Advanced Metadata Searches: Looking for media based on detailed camera settings, copyright information, or GPS data.

What are QuickFilters?

QuickFilters in Mylio Photos help you rapidly narrow down your media library based on various criteria. These filters can be applied in any view and can sort through folders, dates, events, file types, albums, people, categories, ratings, and more. QuickFilters are particularly useful for swiftly accessing photos and videos by utilizing metadata and user-added information like tags.

The ability to stack filters further enhances the precision of QuickFilters, and the option to save sets of filters as custom QuickCollections streamlines future searches.

Using QuickFilters

  • Refining Search Results: After using Dynamic Search to find a broad category of images, QuickFilters can narrow down the selection to the exact file you need. Try searching for an object like a Dog or Cat, then narrow the search using QuickFilters > By Year to find your favorite pet from a certain chapter of your life.
  • Organizing and Viewing Collections: Easily grouping media by event, date, person, or other criteria to quickly access related files.
  • Rapid Access to Frequently Used Media: Using saved QuickCollections to access regularly needed images or documents. Try using one of the built-in QuickCollection presets like Awesome Selfies or Sharp Cats to see how it works.

Combining Dynamic Search and QuickFilters for Optimal Results

Mylio Photos allows users to combine Dynamic Search with QuickFilters for the best of both worlds. This approach is ideal for managing large libraries, enabling users to quickly zero in on the desired media.

  1. Start with Dynamic Search: Begin by finding a broad category of media using Dynamic Search’s powerful indexing capabilities. Imagine you’re looking for photos from a specific trip to Paris. You might start with Dynamic Search to locate all images with metadata relating to France.
  2. Refine with QuickFilters: Narrow down the search results by applying QuickFilters based on specific criteria like date, file type, or person. For example, you could apply QuickFilters to select photos taken with a particular camera or lens or during a specific date range within your Paris trip.

Conclusion

Mylio Photos’ Dynamic Search and QuickFilters are indispensable tools for managing and accessing your digital media library. Dynamic Search offers a broad, intelligent search capability that learns from your habits, while QuickFilters provide a means to quickly refine and access your media. By understanding the strengths of each feature and combining them effectively, you can significantly enhance your ability to manage and retrieve media in Mylio Photos, ensuring that the perfect image is always just a few clicks away.

April 5, 2024 0 comment
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How to Save Your Family Photo Albums

by Elisa March 22, 2024

By Cathi Nelson

Preserving family memories isn’t merely about safeguarding old photographs; it’s about ensuring that future generations have a profound connection to their roots and heritage. Too often, cherished family albums are discarded mistakenly perceived as insignificant for the future. Yet, these albums serve as invaluable repositories of familial history, offering glimpses into bygone eras and shaping our sense of identity. Here’s why saving old family albums is crucial for the next generation and how to do it effectively:

  1. Store Safely with Archival Protection: Begin by storing your photo albums in archival-safe plastic bags. Shielding them from dust and sunlight preserves their integrity. If your albums already contain photos encased in photo-safe plastic sleeves or adhered to acid-free scrapbook paper, they require no further intervention. However, additional protection from plastic bags is advisable for long-term storage.
  2. Beware of Destructive Albums: Act fast if your photos are encased in so-called magnetic albums. Despite their name, these albums utilize an adhesive coating that wreaks havoc on photographs over time. The acidic glue causes photos to turn yellow and become nearly impossible to extract. Removing your photos from these albums is crucial for their preservation.
  3. Delicately Extract Stuck Photos: Liberating photos from magnetic albums demands patience and precision. Employ dental floss to dislodge them gently, sliding the floss beneath each corner until the adhesive loosens. Stubborn photos may require gentle heat from a hair dryer to soften the glue. Exercise caution to prevent damage during this delicate process.
  4. Document Details for Posterity: As you free photos from their adhesive confines, document pertinent details such as dates and associated information. Index cards or archival pencils facilitate this task, ensuring that each photo is accompanied by its historical context. Additionally, preserve any accompanying documents, such as birth certificates or newspaper clippings, alongside the corresponding photos.
  5. Create Digital Backups: Prioritize digital back ups by scanning your photos before transferring them to new, non-magnetic albums. This preemptive measure safeguards against unforeseen accidents or the gradual deterioration of physical prints. Digital copies afford accessibility and facilitate the creation of shareable digital scrapbooks, fostering intergenerational connectivity.
  6. Display and Share: Select a few favorite photos to adorn frames throughout your home. These images display prominently as conversation starters and focal points of familial pride. Sharing anecdotes and memories associated with these photos reinforces their significance and strengthens familial bonds.

Research Proves Family Photos Builds Self Esteem

Research in psychology has consistently shown that investing in making and sharing happy memories with family has a positive impact. Studies conducted by researchers Marshall Duke and Robyn Fivush at Emory University found that children who knew more of their family’s history had a stronger sense of control over their lives and higher self-esteem than children who did not know these stories. Further, children with the most self-confidence had what the researchers call a strong “intergenerational self,” feeling part of something bigger than themselves.

Children, even grown-up children, can draw on a bank of positive memories and family stories to help cope with more stressful or turbulent times. When families revisit memories with loved ones through photographs, bonds are strengthened, relationships deepen, and memory improves. It is also just plain fun to look back at the way things used to be, as time was passing before you realized it, as the children grew overnight, as traditions were practiced over the years.

By diligently preserving your family’s history today, you ensure that future generations can partake in the joy of unraveling familial mysteries. These photos not only provide glimpses of past trends and hairstyles but also foster a profound connection to our collective heritage and future aspirations. Embrace the responsibility of safeguarding your family’s legacy, for it is a gift to be cherished and shared across generations.

Cathi Nelson is the CEO of The Photo Managers Association, a role in which she channels her passion for preserving memories and facilitating legacy storytelling. With a wealth of experience spanning over 30 years within the industry, Cathi has devoted her career to assisting families and businesses in navigating the constantly evolving of field of photo management.

March 22, 2024 0 comment
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Connect By Sharing Photos and Stories

by Elisa February 22, 2024

By Cathi Nelson

We instantly capture moments at the click of a button, sharing them with the world. While this accessibility has its benefits, it has also led to a lack of appreciation for the value of preserving and organizing our photo collections.

Your photo legacy is more than just a collection of pictures; it’s a visual narration of your life, experiences, and the people you hold dear. Let’s explore why your photo legacy matters, tips on ways to share your photos and stories, and how to ensure the technology you use stands the test of time.

This leads me to my personal story of how I turned photos and videos into a memorable video montage. Keep in mind as I share my process that you can do this as well, and rather than creating something as a surprise gift, you can include family members in the process as well.

My Personal Story

When my son got engaged, I decided to surprise him and his fiancée Kate with a video montage of their lives. Here’s how I did it and a photo of their priceless reaction!

Five Steps to Sharing Photos and Stories

Step One: Set a Goal

I knew I had to complete this project before their wedding date, and I started the planning process in January, eight months before the wedding. I needed that time because my photos weren’t organized or scanned yet. I had loved creating scrapbook photo albums for my kids, but those needed to be digitized so everyone could enjoy the photos. TIP: Expect to spend at least 15 – 20 hours on this type of project or you can always hire a professional photo manager to do it for you. Hire a Pro

Step Two: Take Inventory

Next, I had to take stock of all the photos I had taken over the years. I gathered all my physical albums and loose photos and used a spreadsheet to make sure I captured all the details. You can download the forms I used here: Photo Organizing Check Lists. I also rounded up my digital photos from various places like Dropbox, SD Cards, and Apple Photos and moved them into Mylio. Then, I reached out to Kate’s parents for copies of her childhood photos. They were not prolific photographers like I was, so they only sent me 25 to scan. I was concerned with how I could ensure she had equal time in the video, and at her wedding shower, I met her aunt, the family photo historian. She went through decades of photos and sent them to me on a flash drive. TIP: Every family has a photo historian so don’t get discouraged if you don’t have many photos. Ask, and I guarantee someone was taking photos.

Once I had everything in Mylio, I created a timeline for the video. I knew I wanted two songs for Josh, two songs for Kate, and 2 songs for them as a couple. I wanted the slide show to be about 12 minutes and the average amount of time for each photo at about 2 seconds including 2 minutes of video clips. Thus I need 100 photos for each of them from baby to young adult, 100 as a couple, and a number of short clips from videos of growing up.

Step Three: Organize

This was the most time-consuming step. First, I scanned all my albums, ensuring I added the metadata and merged them with my digital photos in Mylio. As you can imagine, I had thousands and thousands of photos to curate.

TIP: To help me create a meaningful video that best demonstrated Josh and Kate’s personalities, I asked both families to send me 4 words that best describe Josh and Kate. Then, I looked for the photos that showcased their personalities. Josh is passionate, mischievous, and competitive. Kate is kind, loves kids and pets, and is silly.

Step Four: Choose the Music

The last step was to choose the music, and here is an important TIP about the music: You can’t use current songs and post the video publicly without the author’s permission. Otherwise, you are violating copyright laws. There are places to find music that is not copyrighted.

Step Five: Put It All Together

The video was a huge hit, everyone laughed and cried. One of the unknown gifts in creating this slide show was getting to know my future daughter-in-law from her childhood photos. I noticed right away that she always made silly faces, and her personality was obvious from the start.

Your photo legacy is more than just a collection of pictures; it’s a reflection of the relationships and values that shape your life. By preserving and sharing these memories, you’re keeping those connections alive for generations.

About Cathi Nelson of The Photo Managers
Cathi Nelson transformed her hobby of organizing photos for family and friends into a full-time business in 2009. Soon, she was helping others learn how to become professional photo organizers, eventually creating an association for photo organizers in 2011. Today, The Photo Managers boasts over 700 members worldwide, ranging from part-timers to those enjoying a second-act career to some six and even seven-figure businesses. The Photo Managers offers courses for hobbyists, a Certification program for professional photo managers, and assistance to companies in creating backups and workflows for their images. Cathi is the author of two books, Photo Organizing Made Easy: Going from Overwhelmed to Overjoyed,and A Business Roadmap for Professional Photo Organizers. Discover more at: https://thephotomanagers.com/

February 22, 2024 0 comment
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Choosing an External Hard Drive

by Elisa February 9, 2024

Everything You Need to Know

Selecting the right external hard drive is a crucial step in safeguarding your digital photos. While cloud storage provides accessibility, having a physical hard drive grants you complete control. If you’re delving into photo organizing or handling the task independently, the question arises: which external hard drive suits you best?

There are three primary types: Nonvolatile Memory Express (NVMe) hard drives, Solid State Drives (SSD), and Spinning hard drives. Each serves photo organizing admirably, with no distinct downside or brand superiority.

When it comes to choosing, the determining factor is speed. Let’s explore the options from the slowest to the fastest.

Spinning Hard Drives:

A spinning External Hard Disk Drive (HDD) operates like a portable version of your computer’s internal HDD. Although slower than SSD, it’s cost-effective and offers more storage space. Ideal for those not prioritizing lightning-fast data transfer.

Solid State Drive (SSD) Hard Drives:

Comparable to a high-speed thumb drive, SSDs use memory chips instead of spinning disks. This results in quicker data access and transfer, making them suitable for handling large files like photos and videos. While pricier, they provide a balanced option in terms of speed and cost.

Nonvolatile Memory Express (NVMe) Hard Drives:

NVMe drives, an advanced version of SSDs, boast a rapid NVMe protocol for high-speed communication with a computer’s processor. While pricier and potentially unnecessary for photo storage, they shine when moving large video files swiftly.

Choosing the right external hard drive hinges on your priorities. If cost-efficiency is paramount, a spinning drive may suffice. Opt for an SSD if you seek a balance between speed and cost. Consider an NVMe drive for lightning-fast transfers, especially with substantial video files.

Feeling daunted by the prospect of organizing your photos on a new external hard drive? Fear not – enlist the expertise of a Photo Pro! Our Certified Photo Managers, spanning the globe, offer services to help you organize and preserve your cherished memories. Let the journey to safeguarding your digital legacy begin!

Happy Organizing, Cathi Nelson

February 9, 2024 0 comment
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Spaces: Control What You See

by Elisa November 28, 2023

In the next level of photo organization with Mylio Photos, the concept of Spaces transforms your experience into a personalized and efficient journey through your media library. Today, we’ll explore the exciting realm of Mylio Photos+ Custom Spaces, unlocking a world of possibilities to tailor your photo management to fit your unique needs and preferences.

Understanding Spaces:

Spaces allow you to curate subject-specific views of your media library. This feature puts you in control, making it easier to find and access your photos with ease. With Mylio Photos+, you can create your own Custom Spaces, offering flexibility and customization like never before. That means you can now have a Space dedicated to each of your projects and interests.

Configuring Your Spaces:

Ready to get started? Click the Spaces icon in the left sidebar and select “Manage Spaces.” Here, you’ll set the stage for your personalized experience by creating a 4-digit Master Passcode. This passcode secures your Spaces if you plan to share them, and adds an extra layer of protection for your valuable memories.

Explore Preloaded Spaces and Beyond:

Mylio Photos comes preloaded with default Spaces: Personal, Public, Everything, Guest, and Private. Watch this short video for a helpful introduction to Browsing Categories with Spaces.

With Mylio Photos+ the magic truly happens with Custom Spaces, as well as a Work Space and Family Space that’s convenient for sharing and collaborating on family photos. Custom Spaces are perfect for specific projects or purposes, providing a dynamic and adaptable environment for parts of your media collection.

Creating Your Own Custom Space – A Practical Guide:

Let’s dive into creating a Custom Space for a family history project, showcasing the immense flexibility Mylio Photos+ offers:

  • Create a Custom Category:
    • Designate a Category for your family history project, focusing on your ancestry and related documents. Watch this short video to learn how to use Categories in your library and how they work with Spaces.
  • Organize with QuickCollections:
    • Add the Family History category to relevant folders, creating a QuickCollection for swift access. Watch this short video to learn how to create a Custom QuickCollection.
  • Build Your Custom Space:
    • Access “Manage Spaces” and click “Add” to create a new Space named “Family History.”
    • Opt for Passcode Protection if desired. Watch this short video to learn how to Use Spaces to Limit Access on a Device.
    • Integrate your Family History QuickCollection into the Space.
    • Fine-tune views, tools, and permissions according to your project’s needs.
    • Share you login with as many trusted family members and add them to a Space where you control what they see and do in that space.
  • Enjoy the Experience:
    • Your Custom Space is ready to elevate your family history project, offering a focused and efficient workspace tailored for you and any family members you add, so they can access your photos, upload any they have, and collaborate by making comments or filling in missing information.

Conclusion:

Mylio Photos isn’t just a photo management tool; it’s a gateway to a personalized, organized, and secure digital library and legacy. With the power of Custom Spaces, you can create an environment that aligns with your unique vision, making the journey through your memories new projects not just efficient but also delightful. So, click, create, and share – let Mylio Photos+ redefine how you experience your digital world.

November 28, 2023 0 comment
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A Friendly Reminder to Spend Time With Your Photos

by Elisa November 18, 2023

The holiday season is more than just a time of festive decorations and delicious meals; it’s a season of making memories that will be cherished for years. As we approach this joyous time of year, there’s no better way to celebrate than by capturing and preserving those special moments with your camera or smartphone. Let’s delve deeper into a couple of expert tips on how to make the most out of your holiday photos, all while harnessing the full potential of Mylio Photos+.

Make Room for New Memories: Delete Old Screenshots Before the Holidays

Old screenshots can easily accumulate, taking up valuable storage space. Mylio Photos+ streamlines this process, allowing you to organize and delete unnecessary files efficiently. By freeing up space, you’ll ensure ample room for capturing and storing the many memories the holiday season is sure to bring.

To do so in Mylio Photos+, go to QuickFilters-> By File-> By File Type-> click and pin screenshot.

Or pick Screenshot Cleanup in Mylio QuickCollections.

Pick and Frame Your Favorite Photos: Curate Your Holiday Home

Mylio Photos+ is not just a photo organizer; it’s your digital curator. Take advantage of its intuitive features to handpick your favorite holiday photos. Whether it’s the joyous expressions during gift exchanges from last year or the beautifully adorned holiday table, Mylio Photos simplifies the selection process, making it a joy to relive and share these moments. Once you’ve chosen your favorites, consider creating a gallery in your home, framing these images to transform your space into a personal holiday exhibit.

To get you started, one quick example is going to QuickFilters-> Visual Properties-> Color-> Red and that should be a good starting point for your past Christmas images.

Preserve Your Memories in Print: Making Them Last as Long as Possible

While digital memories are convenient, there’s an enduring charm to holding physical prints in your hands. To ensure your old prints stand the test of time, consider these comprehensive tips:

  • Note Details on the Reverse: Take a moment to document essential details on the back of each print, such as when and where the photograph was taken and the individuals featured.
  • Store in Photo Boxes: Organize prints in acid-free envelopes within labeled photo boxes for easy access and long-term protection.
  • Traditional Photo Albums: Place prints in plastic sleeves within labeled photo albums, creating a visually appealing and easily accessible archive of your memories.
  • Handle with Care: Minimize direct contact with prints to prevent damage from skin oils, and consider using cotton gloves when handling.
  • Protect from Light: Keep prints out of direct sunlight to prevent colors from fading over time.
  • Control Temperature and Humidity: Maintain a stable environment for your prints by avoiding extremes in temperature and humidity, safeguarding them against deterioration.

And, of course, make sure you have a digital version of your printed photos. We have a free photo-scanning course to help you get started. Click here to access the Mylio Photos Community and get the Course.

Happy Holidays!

November 18, 2023 0 comment
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The Emotional Toll of Misplaced Memories

by Elisa September 29, 2023

Imagine if your phone fell into a body of water right now.  Your photos of your new puppy. Your kids’ birthdays. Everything from the first days of school to food snaps to holiday photos.

Would you lose your photos if you lost a critical device, like your phone, work laptop, or iPad? Backing up our endless camera rolls can feel like a chore: It must be automatic, or our photo libraries are quickly outdated. Then, if we lose a device, we lose photos we can never replace.

Our devices are full of warm moments that we don’t want to lose.

Accidents Happen

No matter how careful we are, device or data loss will happen. A corrupt drive or memory card. A lost or stolen laptop. An electrical storm zapped a hard drive. A phone dropped in a swimming pool. Without a plan to protect them, memories, photos, and videos will be lost.

The thought of losing my extensive photo collection gives me the chills. It freaks me out even when one of my backups fails, usually through drives dying of old age. I can’t relax until I know a new one is in place.

To protect your memories, you need a rigorous data protection plan: Automatic backups that keep your files in sync all the time. Changes that are backed up in real-time, so you always have the most up-to-date version of your collection.

Adding two Vaults provides even more protection against data loss. If your first Vault device has a problem—like the hard drive failing due to old age—your second Vault still has your library safely backed up.

Mylio Photos+ is the solution.

To get started, install Mylio Photos on every device that contains photos. Then, subscribe to Mylio Photos+ and designate one or more devices or drives as Vault Drives. A Vault device is a hard drive with enough storage space to fit all your media files. Mine is a 12TB hard drive attached to my desktop computer.

With at least one vault in place, Mylio Photos+ will automatically back up your photos and videos to any device you have designated as a Vault.  Designate three devices as Vaults; you always have three automatic backups running.

Once your Vaults are in place, any new photos, videos, or documents added to any device will be automatically backed up to your Vaults. Find those old hard drives, SD or CF cards, and USB drives. Plug them into any of the devices on your Mylio Photo+ account, and they’ll be backed up to your Vaults and, if you like, synced to every other device on your account.  The exact process applies when adding media from your scanner or social media accounts.

As you can see, Mylio Photos+ allows you to add all your devices to your library, making it possible to protect all your media – even if you drop your phone down. And with the new Mylio Drive (coming soon in Mylio Photos V24), you can access your precious memories on any device without interruption.

A story by Jemma Pollari.

September 29, 2023 0 comment
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The Power of Sharing Memories with Mylio Photos

by Elisa July 7, 2023

In an era where nearly everyone carries a camera in their pocket, capturing life’s precious moments has never been easier. But what’s the point of making images if we’re not sharing them? So, today, let’s delve into the synergy created when sharing those unforgettable memories – and how Mylio Photos simplifies the “sharing” for us.

Sharing photos = sharing memories = sharing life

Why do we share photos? Because sharing memories is more than just showing off; it’s about connecting. A picture can bridge distances, time zones, and even generational gaps. Whether it’s a newborn’s first smile, that epic trip to Bali, or your grandmother’s 80th birthday, each moment holds significance.

Mylio Photos: Your second heart.

As you start to use Mylio Photos, with its lush visuals and highly customizable search and views, it becomes like a second heart brimming with emotions, memories, and stories. Each time you stumble upon a cherished photo or a document that tugs at your heartstrings, it’s like rediscovering a heartbeat, a pulse from the past.

Sharing it? That’s akin to sharing a piece of your heart, your emotions. And there’s no greater joy than letting others feel those rhythms, letting their emotions sync with yours.

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When you discover forgotten memories with Mylio Photos, don’t forget to share them with family and friends.

Unlocking the power of Mylio Photos.

While numerous tools help you share photos, Mylio Photos takes it to another level. How? Let’s explore:

Slideshows: It’s easier than you think to curate and share a photo slideshow, and it’s a lot more gratifying than endlessly swiping through pictures on a tiny screen. This feature allows you to present your memories cohesively, letting the narrative of your adventures shine through.

Video: How to create a slideshow with Mylio Photos?

Share photos on social media.

Do you have a snap your friends, family, or followers have to see? Mylio Photos seamlessly integrates with major social platforms, ensuring your moments and memories get the desired exposure.

Video: How to share your media with Mylio Photos for smartphones and tablets.

Use Shared Albums.

Here’s a game-changer: the Shared Albums feature. Rather than individually sending images, group them into an album and share the link. Mylio Photos+ allows you to create and curate semi-private albums and share them with a select audience. Images are hosted on non-indexed web pages; only people with a link can view and download the content. The SafeShare option allows you to strip all (or part of) image metadata before posting for enhanced privacy.

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Using “Spaces” to balance work and family

In the digital age, it’s all too easy to blend our professional and personal lives. Mylio’s Spaces feature offers a brilliant solution, allowing you to compartmentalize your photo library seamlessly. Create a distinct space for your work-related snapshots, presentations, and events.

Meanwhile, dedicate another to heartwarming family images, including gatherings, birthdays, and vacations. With Spaces, you can ensure a harmonious balance, keeping work assets separate from priceless family memories and making each moment easily accessible without overlap.

Video: Spaces in Mylio Photos.

Share simply, with copy and paste

Quick and effective. Sometimes, you want to share a picture quickly without bells and whistles.

Copy, paste, send – Mylio Photos gets it.

Video: The magic of the System Clipboard in Mylio Photos.

But wait, there’s more!

With QuickFilters and SmartTags, Mylio Photos ensures you’re not trying to find that one photo from two summers ago. Imagine these tools as your photo-locating superheroes.

Use QuickFilters for broad searches (and even quick cleanups) and let SmartTags identify specific elements in images – like “water” or “animal.”

And here’s the actual value. With Mylio Photos+, your cherished moments aren’t just on a Cloud or a specific device. You can access your images on any device, anytime, anywhere. Your memories are always with you, whether offline on a mountaintop or amidst a bustling city but temporarily without WiFi.

Beyond just photos, Mylio Photos also empowers you to share videos, documents, and more. Think of it as your universal media hub, a haven for every moment you wish to relive and share.

But what if I want to edit my photos?

Mylio Photos brings you the most essential photo editing tools and syncs effortlessly with other photo software for those who love to invest extra time in polishing their images. So, enhance pictures in Mylio Photos or with your favorite external editor, then hop back to organize and share the final edited version, now safely saved in your Mylio Photos library.

Video: Connect Mylio Photos with another photo software to edit your images.

Wrapping it up

Making images is just the start; when we share photos, memories come alive. With Mylio Photos, not only is the process smooth but also enjoyable. From sharing to organizing to editing, let Mylio Photos be your one-stop-shop for all things memories. Embrace it, and let the world be a part of your beautiful journey. Cheers!

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