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Photo sticks?

PostPosted: Tue Aug 30, 2022 3:05 pm
by BarbaraRose
Do any of you have photo sticks to store your photos on from your computer, laptop, phone, etc?

I see ads for photo sticks that will search out any and all photos on all your devices and save them. I would like to get something like this but don't know how well they work of which kind to get (so many choices! :shock: ). Am wondering if they will take photos off Photobucket as well.

If you have any knowledge or experience, please chime in! :D Thanks!

Re: Photo sticks?

PostPosted: Tue Aug 30, 2022 4:24 pm
by OregonLuvr
Yes I am on my second one as the first burnt up in the fire. So I got another one, easy to use.

Re: Photo sticks?

PostPosted: Fri Sep 02, 2022 1:39 pm
by gypsyrose1126
I have an external drive that I load all my photos onto. But I also have a couple flash drives, one for genealogy info and the other that I keep passwords and other documents on and one for my trip photos, which makes it easier to view on t.v. I have all the photos in files on the external drive, a lot of files!!
This system works well for me

Re: Photo sticks?

PostPosted: Thu Sep 08, 2022 12:37 pm
by BarbaraRose
Thanks! There are so many different ones to choose from. Any suggestions of what brand, etc to get?

Re: Photo sticks?

PostPosted: Mon Nov 27, 2023 10:33 pm
by JudyJB
External hard drives hold a lot more photos than the photo sticks. However, don't forget that you need to store them in a safe place other than your motorhome when you travel. I keep one in a safety deposit box and another in my motorhome. About once a year or sooner, I switch them out so that the one in the safety deposit box is up to date.

You could also give the backup one to a friend or relative that you trust. That way, if you are caught in a fire or hurricane or other disaster, someone still has a backup you can access.

I pay about $60 for mine and usuaully buy the Seagate brand or another major brand. Check at Walmart.