Now that we all have the ability to take thousands of pictures on our Digital Cameras and CamCorders, how do we make sure they are safe? Are you backing up your method of storing all the photos on your PC? Here are a few of the things I do to make sure I will always have these pictures.
1. My PC is backed up to an external hard drive that can be hooked to any other computer.
2. My most important files and images are also on my husband’s PC.
3. Additionally, we have all of the images and files stored on DVDs and a copy given to other family members.
What is most important to remember is that a disaster can happen to anyone anytime. Ask those hit by hurricane Katrina, a house fire, a tornado, or even an earth quake. Always maintain a backup of your important life’s memories and critical data in a place other than your home. That way, any disaster will allow you to get those wonderful memories back again.
I watched one lady during the fires in California carry out all her photo albums before she left her home. I saw her carry several albums and framed pictures, and knew what was important to her. Many memories are lost after natural disasters. She was hanging on to hers.
Let me know of any suggestions you have for keeping your Digital Media safe. Is there a need for this kind of information?
I love the new Creative Memories Storybook 2.0 software. I was able to take the “Devil” eyes out of my grandson and change them back to blue with a click of a single button. Best of all is the Storybook I made of our Family Reunion with all the old photos and the new ones taken at the reunion made scrapbooking easy. Family History is wonderful when you keep all the stories and the photos in the same place.