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Digital Clutter Cleanup Tip #3

Clear the Digital Clutter Cleanup Challenge! 🏆 Goal: Reduce your photo storage by 15% and create at least 5 new photo albums using the steps below. Keep track of your initial and final photo count and storage used.

💡Tip: Set a quarterly reminder to review and organize your photos to prevent digital clutter buildup.

⭐ Benefits: Organized photos make it easier to find and share memories, while reducing storage usage and potential cloud storage costs.

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Digital photos can quickly accumulate, taking up valuable storage space and making it difficult to find specific images. Today's challenge will help you declutter your photo collection and set up a system for future organization.

Follow these three simple steps:

Delete Duplicates and Blurry Photos: Use your device's built-in tools or a third-party app to identify duplicate photos. Delete the copies and any blurry or unwanted shots. Tip: Sort your photos by size to quickly identify and remove large, unnecessary files.
Create Albums: Organize your remaining photos into at least 5 meaningful albums. These could be based on events, dates, locations, or themes. Example albums: "MSU Campus Life," "Class of 2025," "Research Projects," "Family," "Vacations"
Back Up Important Images: Ensure your most valued photos are backed up to a cloud service or external hard drive. Consider using Google Photos or another cloud storage solution. Note: Check with DIT for recommendations for approved backup solutions.

On Thorough Sweep Thursday: We'll explore strategies for efficient download and desktop file management to keep your digital workspace organized and clutter-free. Learn how to categorize, prioritize, and manage files for a smoother workflow and better productivity.

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