Too many photos? Insider tricks to organizing, sorting and storing for the long-term

May 11, 2021

Do you have more photos than you know what to do with? Kim, Allie and Ben dive into the best ways to get rid of all the junk and duplicates — like memes and screenshots — hiding the important pictures you want to keep. Plus, how to back-up and store your collection for easy browsing and long-term storage.

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Everybody loves a good sale or being offered a steep discount. But if that isn’t possible, you have probably opted for a free trial of a service or website. Knowing that they don’t intend to make a purchase, most cancel the trial before it expires.

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Royal Marines using jet suits to board a ship

Jet packs used to be just a thing in science fiction movies. But they have finally become a reality. The British military is trying out these amazing pieces of tech to board ships, and seeing them in action is truly amazing.

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5 best iPhone security settings and tricks you haven’t tried yet

Our smartphones connect us to the world around us and never had this been more apparent than now. Though pandemic-related restrictions have been easing for some time, many people are still working from home. Online shopping is as ubiquitous as ever and we still rely on video calls to keep in touch with family, friends and coworkers.

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Recall alert: This popular smoke alarm won't warn you about a fire

A factory recall of a product could be voluntary or mandatory. A company can do it of its own volition, be pressured into it, or be legally obliged to do so. A recall could involve a small defect or a deadly one.

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Warning: Flaw in 40% of smartphones could expose call history, texts and more

Companies have data leaks all the time, exposing some personal and even critical information. We just can’t seem to get away from data leaks and breaches. Another Facebook data breach? Tap or click here to check for your number.

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Bad news: Pelotons are exposing user data, even if you have a private account

Fitness machine maker Peloton has had a rough couple of months. After several complaints surrounding the safety of equipment, an investigation was launched earlier this year after the unfortunate death of a child. Tap or click here for the tragic details.

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Google Messages is getting a big makeover - on some phones

Google’s SMS and instant messaging app have gone through several changes since first developed. Starting as a hopeful replacement for traditional text messages, the application branched out to include many of the chat features available today.

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Etsy cracking down on fake products - What to stay away from

Online marketplace Etsy has come under fire over the last few months, as a significant number of products sold there have turned out to be fake. The hugely popular site is a place where creators can sell their handmade products.

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