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Keeping photos safe

5 guides on keeping photos safe.

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How to name the people in old photographs before nobody remembers

Old family photographs lose their meaning when nobody can say who is in them. A simple way to name every face with your elders while there is still time.

8 Nov 2026 · 5 min read
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How to turn your family WhatsApp group photos into an album

Years of family photos are stuck in a WhatsApp group. Learn how to find them, save them at the best quality and move them into one safe, organised album.

7 Nov 2026 · 5 min read
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What happens to your photos if your phone is lost or stolen

Lost or stolen phone? Learn what happens to your photos, what to do in the first hour, how to get them back, and how to be safe before it happens.

4 Nov 2026 · 5 min read
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How to scan old printed photographs with your phone

Turn old printed family photographs into sharp digital copies using only your phone. Simple steps, no scanner needed, and how to keep them safe.

30 Oct 2026 · 6 min read
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How to back up the photos on your phone

A simple plan to back up your phone photos so a lost, stolen or broken phone never takes your family memories with it. No special skills needed.

24 Oct 2026 · 5 min read

Keep your family's story in one place

A private album for your family tree, stories, tributes, records, photos and videos, at your family's own .ke name.

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