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Shared Albums Redefine Photo Sharing

by Doug Daulton September 15, 2023

Looking for a unique way to share your cherished memories or exclusive projects? Explore Shared Albums in Mylio Photos+. It’s a quick, easy, and semi-private way to share your favorite snapshots and moments.

What is A Shared Album?

Shared Albums allow you to design and curate semi-private photo collections, which you can then share with a select group of individuals. Pick an album and choose the Create Shared Album option. Then, step through the process to share with family, friends, or colleagues.

What Sets Mylio’s Shared Albums Apart?

Shared Albums are stored on web pages intentionally hidden from search engines. So, only those provided with the direct link can view or download your content, offering a layer of privacy. It’s comparable to a private directory that’s shielded from general access.

Users are expected to comply with Mylio’s terms of service when publishing shared albums. Specifically, they may not share offensive, inappropriate, or copyrighted content. Mylio has provided users the means to report any content they find inappropriate or potentially infringing on copyrights.

How Might One Use Shared Albums?

The joy of family gatherings is unparalleled. Think back to that family reunion at Grandma’s home in the country. The kids playing in the field, Uncle Bob’s BBQ skills on display, and Aunt Lisa’s storytelling sessions. Every moment, every laugh, every shared story captured.

With Shared Albums, you can create an album for these memories and share the link with family members across the globe. It becomes an exclusive, living digital album to which you can add new photos as they become available.

Shared Albums are exclusively available to Mylio Photos+ users and those sampling it on an active trial. At Mylio, we’re committed to enhancing your photo-sharing experience, blending user-friendliness with top-tier privacy.

Shared Albums, Spaces, and other fantastic features are available in Mylio Photos version 24. Click here to learn more about Mylio Photos 24.

September 15, 2023 0 comment

The New Digital Standard: Sync Photos with Mylio Photos+

by Alex Li September 6, 2023

Remember those moments when you were frustrated about having to transfer photos manually between devices? Forget that. Mylio Photos+ is the bridge that connects your digital world. Whether you need to move files to your new iPhone or sync media between your Windows PC and Android tablet, Mylio Photos+ has your back.

You snap a picture on your tablet or add a video on your laptop. Boom! That media is available on all your devices in no time. So, if you edited a picture on your phone during lunch, it’s instantly ready and waiting on your desktop. How do you make this magic happen? You sync media with Mylio Photos+.

The power of peer-to-peer syncing.

Peer-to-peer. Sounds techy, but it’s simpler than you think. It’s just your devices talking to each other directly. No middlemen. No cloud. Direct, lightning-fast, and safe. They’re in perfect harmony as long as they all sing the Mylio song (i.e., using the app).

For this harmony to play, a few notes (read: criteria) need to be in place:

The same Mylio Photos Account? Check.

All connected to the internet? Check.

Active Mylio Photos+ plan. Check.

On mobile? Make sure Mylio Photos is up and running in the foreground.

Video: Where are my photos stored with Mylio Photos?

The Building Blocks of Mylio Photos+.

Catalog: Think of it as the index of a book. It’s a quick reference (thumbnails & XMP Files) for all your media. Every device gets this catalog for easy sync and access.

Display Images: Edited a photo outside Mylio Photos? No worries. Save the edited version with “_display” in the name, and Mylio Photos is smart enough to group it with the original.

Thumbnails: Quick, tiny previews of your media. Great for organizing, not so much for editing.

XMP Files: The universal language of photo metadata. Mylio speaks it fluently.

Optimized Images: The middle ground between full-size and thumbnail. Looks excellent and uses way less space.

Originals: Your media in its purest form. Full quality, total flexibility.

Mastering your device sync policies.

Video: Device Sync Policies in Mylio Photos+

How much space does Mylio Photos occupy on your devices? You decide.

Catalog: Just the basics, thumbnails only. Perfect for space-starved devices.

Highest Rated: Your crème de la crème. Only the top-rated media in original quality.

Photos Only: All photos are in original quality. Videos and documents? They’re elsewhere.

SpaceSaver: The Goldilocks setting. Not too big, not too small. Optimized images that save space.

Travel Backup: Recent media in original quality. For when you’re on the move.

Vault: The whole shebang. Every single piece, stored in all its glory.

It’s as simple as heading to your dashboard, selecting a device, and choosing a policy. Or, for those who like a more tailored approach, create your custom policies using QuickCollections. Maybe you want all 5-star photos of Aunt Mabel on your phone? Done.

Video: How to check the device sync status?

Custom policies let you decide exactly what media you want and where. A few taps, some choices, and voilà! Your personalized sync policy is ready to roll. For example, maybe you only want the raw photos from your latest camera, captured in the last 90 days, on your laptop. Mylio Photos+ makes that a breeze.

What happens when syncing stops?

From time to time, you may notice that your syncing stops. If this happens, you may want to check on a few basic things to ensure that syncing remains uninterrupted. First, check that all your devices are running the latest version of Mylio Photos+. To learn about the next steps, check out the video below.

Video: What to do when syncing stops in Mylio Photos.

The magic of Tap to Sync in Mylio Photos+.

Imagine having the precise control to tailor the quality of photos in individual folders across each of your devices. That’s the magic of Mylio Photos+’s “Tap to Sync” feature. Think of it as a customized synchronization button at your fingertips! Let’s delve into some practical scenarios.

Suppose you’re gearing up for a deep-dive editing session on your laptop. With “Tap to Sync,” you can ensure that every image in your 2023 folder is of Original quality, allowing for precise pixel edits, especially when integrating with external applications.

On the flip side, if you’re on a leisure trip and decide to reminisce about your memorable escapades by viewing the ‘My Amazing Vacation’ folder on your tablet or smartphone, you can opt for Optimized Images. It’s perfect for swiftly sharing memories and updating your social media circles while you’re on the move.

So, how does this magic happen? Navigate to the ‘Folders’ icon in Mylio Photos+ and access the ‘More’ menu via the ellipsis icon. From there, switch on the ‘Tap to Sync’ option. With this feature activated, you’ll notice a minor annotation on each folder.

Video: Tap to Sync in Mylio Photos+

Tapping this annotation lets you decide the Sync Policy for that specific folder on your operating device. Remember, this is not just about upgrading the quality. If you ever decide to lower the Sync Policy for a device or folder, ensure you clear the cache to liberate disk space.

In a world overflowing with devices, apps, and media, Mylio Photos+ stands out as the lighthouse, guiding us through the storm. It’s more than sync—it’s harmony.

September 6, 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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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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