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Is a picture still worth a thousand words?

Posted on December 27, 2025

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There was a time when photographs were widely considered to be the ultimate “proof” in situations where there was a dispute or disagreement of some kind.

In fact, photos carried such weight that criminals often simply decided to confess to their crimes after being confronted with photographic evidence rather than try to plead their innocence.

But the days when we could confidently take at picture at face value are now long gone thanks to the wide use of Adobe Photoshop and AI generated images. [Read more…]

Q&A: Will photos stored on an unused hard drive last forever?

Posted on November 1, 2025

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Question from Stella: I have thousands of family pictures that I’ve copied onto an external hard drive, which I keep locked up in a fireproof lock box.

My question is will those pictures last forever or is their lifetime limited in any way?

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Warning: Your smartphone photos can put your security at risk

Posted on September 8, 2025

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Did you know that by default, every photo you take with your smartphone has the location where the photo was taken added to the photo’s metadata?

That means anyone who manages to view one of your photos can easily find out exactly where that photo was taken.

For most people this isn’t a concern because they only share their personal photos with family members and friends. After all, most of those folks will likely know where you live and work anyway, right?

The above being said, here are some things to consider… [Read more…]

From chaos to clarity: Convert photos to PDFs fast!

Posted on May 28, 2025

Converting photos to PDF is a versatile process that can be performed on a variety of devices. This process is especially useful when you want to maintain high image quality while optimizing file size.

There are many conversion methods available today – from built-in system functions, through desktop and mobile applications, to online tools. Each solution has its advantages and can be tailored to the individual needs of the user. [Read more…]

Create a screensaver slideshow of your favorite photos on Windows 11

Posted on March 19, 2025

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If you’re old enough to remember using the bulky CRT-style computer monitors of times past, you’re probably also familiar with screensavers, those always-in-motion images that kept the screen from “burning-in” while the computer was sitting idle.

Now that we’ve transitioned from CRT monitors to modern flat-screen monitors we no longer have a need for screensavers.

But guess what? Microsoft Windows still offers the option of launching a screensaver after a PC has been sitting idle for a few minutes. [Read more…]