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I lost thousands of photos when my phone crashed. Now I print them out for my daughter

I lost thousands of photos when my phone crashed. Now I print them out for my daughter

Summary

Stephen Buffardi lost thousands of family photos when his phone crashed while transferring them to a new device. He decided to start printing physical albums for his daughter to ensure they have lasting memories. Experts suggest keeping copies of important photos on devices, online, and as printed versions.

Key Facts

  • Stephen Buffardi lost many family photos during a phone transfer.
  • He now creates physical photo albums for his daughter, Sophia.
  • Experts recommend keeping three versions of important photos: on the phone, online, and printed.
  • Digital backups include using online cloud services like Apple iCloud and Google Photos.
  • Cloud services have storage limits and potential costs after a certain amount.
  • There are risks with digital storage, such as hacking or forgetting passwords.
  • Printed photos offer a physical backup that technology issues can't erase.

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