A Backup is an EXTRA copy kept in a safe place. First, here’s the definition of “Backup” that I use: The procedure for making extra copies of data in case the original is lost or damaged. Backup files are EXTRA copies. These extra files are stored in a safe place where they will not be …
#7: It makes fun creations from your photos and videos. Sometimes it does it automatically without you even asking. Sometimes you want to make some yourself. This fireworks example is an animation. The movies even add music! #6: It’s so easy to share a picture, or lots of pictures. All you do is select the …
by Chris GuldWhen Google Photos first came out, I knew I wanted to become expert in it. I specialize in helping people manage their digital photos. I have been using, and teaching, Picasa (Google’s free photo management software) for over 10 years – and I loved it. Hundreds, maybe thousands, of other people were using …
Losing precious photos is what we want to avoid! Google Photo’s primary purpose is to keep your photos backed up and safe, but if you don’t understand where they’re getting backed up and how delete works, you could still end up losing them! I have three important points for you: Be sure to verify that …
Just last week, Google released an update to the photo editing app called Snapseed. Snapseed is companion app to Google Photos, and with this update, it now has the ability to add text. Here are a few examples: I LOVE it! Up until now, if I wanted text on a picture that is in my …
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This is the icon for Google Photos. If it is installed on your phone, use it instead of the Photos or Gallery app thatcame with your phone. Updated Jul 2022. If you have a smartphone and you take pictures with it, you should be using Google Photos. Using Google Photos means your photos will all …
July, 2019 – this feature is set to be retired on July 10. See article by PeggyKIf you use Google Photos on your phone, they’re already there! All you have to do is go to your Youtube channel and select the videos you want. Youtube.com and log in with the same Google Account you use …
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We hope you enjoyed the July 4 holiday as much as we did. But, that would be hard to do! July 4 is also our wedding anniversary – we call it inTERdependance day! We took a water taxi ride to watch the fireworks in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It was a beautiful evening and I snapped …
by Chris Guld, GeeksOnTour.comOn our What Does This Button Do? show this past week (Episode 85) we demonstrated some search tricks with Google Photos. Slide the YouTube playhead to the 17 minute, 13 second mark to see the demos. Step One: Automatic Face Groups If you use Google Photos, you probably know that it automatically …
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We help people started with Google Photos nearly every day! We decided to set it up as a class using online Webinar tools. This is for a very small group – limit 5 people. We will meet together for 2 sessions – 1 hour each, then each person will get one followup private session. Session …
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