Nearly every cloud file storage application out there forces you to re-download everything when you switch computers, which can create a secondary folder and causing crazy confusion.No matter what any photographer tells you, it's true that taking more shots means a higher chance of getting one good one. New DSLRs (cameras with interchangeable lenses) like my Canon 7D Mark II (my personal favorite camera of all time and the one that's in my backpack with me every day) can take 10 full RAW and jpeg images per second (more on RAW later).

And more photos means it uses more storage space. Apple intended this feature to help us capture that 'one' shot that's ideal out of many- when maybe no one is blinking and everyone is smiling. Our iPhones can now do 'bursts', taking several shots in a row in a matter of moments.OK! Now let's get started with learning about duplicates and how to get rid of them! The deduplication Doctor is in! First, why so many duplicates? Need an app recommendation? Let me know and I'll do a follow-up for Windows. One note for Windows users: 90% of the information here still applies if you use a Windows-based PC. It's free only for the first 100 people who register (after that, the price will go up- I usually charge $500 for this same training one-on-one). In this post I'll show you the two most powerful tools I've found that help automate deduplication, and I'll share how to keep your photos, videos and documents safe while you do it.Īlso, as a special bonus I'm opening up early registration - free only to the first 100 people who register - to an online course on one of the most popular questions I get: How to free up space on your iPhone or camera and how to do it safely. This makes deduplication a really important skill to understand and master. Over the years, our iPhones and Macs have changed in a few ways that make our hard drives fill up with duplicates. The process of cleaning up or getting rid of duplicates is called deduplication.

App that finds duplicate photos