Pattern
Memories containing intimate places and faces deserve an owned copy outside a platform's control.
Practice
Keep a complete photo library in storage you control, with a usable structure and a recovery plan.
Start small
Save one recent album to your computer or an external drive, then open a few photos from that copy.
Watch out
An owned library still needs a second recoverable copy and regular maintenance.
Groundwork for
Concepts
- local-first
- Sensitive or durable information stays under personal control before remote convenience is added.
- ownership and open exits
- A tool remains acceptable while data, access, and future choices can be retained or moved.
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