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Many of us struggle to resolve issues with our electronic devices.

In 1988 I got my first Apple computer and have loved it ever since. I used it during my career as a Graphic Designer and Educator. For the last 15 years, I have worked as a technical trainer for seniors.

This SIG will concentrate on solving your TECH challenges. I will present a topic, then we will open it up to your questions.

Topics will include: Security, Password Management, Removing Tracking, Managing Files, Digital Photo Organization and more.

Bring your Laptop, iPads, Phones, passwords and questions. I have experience with both Apple and PC devices.

Women’s Connection Technology SIG

Meets the second Thursday of the month,

10:00-11:30am

Golden Valley Library Rm 59.

830 Winnetka Ave N, Golden Valley, MN 55427

Attendance is not limited - Please RSVP so we can reserve the correct room size.

Event Information

September 11, 2025 we meet and discussed organizing photos. Here is a summary of our meeting.

1. Gather All Photos in One Place

Collect photos from phones, cameras, cloud storage and external drives. - Put them temporarily into one master folder (e.g., 'Photos_To_Organize').

2. Decide on a Folder Structure

Use Year ® Month ® Event. Example: 2025 ® 2025-07 Vacation to Maine, 2025-08 Birthday Party. - If you take many photos, add categories (Family, Travel, Pets, Work).

3. Rename or Tag Photos -

Batch rename photos with a format such as

'2025-08-29_BirthdayParty_001.jpg'. - Add tags/keywords ('dog', 'wedding', 'vacation') in your photo app for easy searching.

4. Clean Up

Delete duplicates and blurry shots. - Use tools like Gemini 2, Duplicate Cleaner, or built-in photo apps.

5. Back Up

Always keep at least two copies (computer + external drive, or computer +cloud). - Cloud options: iCloud Photos, Google Photos, OneDrive, Dropbox.

6. Maintain the System

Once or twice a month, import new photos into the correct folder. Rename and tag right away before clutter builds up.

Bonus Tip:

If you prefer automation, photo apps like Apple Photos, Google Photos, or Adobe. Lightroom will auto-sort by date. Still, it’s wise to maintain your own organized folder backup.

We are not limited to 8. Please RSVP early so that I can make arrangements to accommodate everyone who would like to come.

Our next meeting will be October 9 at the Golden Valley Library. We will discuss your Digital Presence and how to remove yourself.

Please reply to the reminder email whether or not you will be attending. The reminder email will go out a few days before the meeting. To get this email add your name to the Technology Group.