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Insights, tutorials, and stories from the world of local-first photo management.

Backup Oct 16, 2026

Cloud Backup vs Local Backup

Where is it safer to store your home photo and video archive: in the cloud or on local storage? We break down the pros and cons of each option, look at the total cost of ownership, and see where you get more control and higher security. Plus a review of specific tools for convenient photo backup.

David Novak

15 min read

How to Quickly Transfer Photos from iPhone to a Computer

Backup

Oct 5, 2026 • 6 min read

How to Quickly Transfer Photos from iPhone to a Computer

Most people don’t lose their photos because of bad luck — they lose them because of systems they trusted.This article rounds up the best ways to quickly transfer photos from an iPhone to a computer, including solutions for automatically organizing your shots into a structured photo archive with face recognition.

David Novak