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How to back up Google Photos to an external hard drive (what actually worked for me)

What it actually takes to copy your photos out of Google and onto a drive you control

Apr 10 • Rich DeMuro

How to back up your phone, photos and computer without overthinking it

Every single week I get emails from people who’ve lost everything… photos, files, contacts, videos… sometimes even access to their phone or email.

Apr 4 • Rich DeMuro

Scam alert: Fake court summons text uses QR code to scare victims into paying

A listener recently sent me a screenshot of a fake court summons that looks surprisingly convincing at first glance.

Mar 5 • Rich DeMuro

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra camera test with real photo samples

I’ve only had the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra for a few days, but I’ve already taken it everywhere, capturing photos while walking around San Francisco…

Feb 28 • Rich DeMuro

Fake Netflix emails are slipping past spam filters. Here’s the new trick to watch for

A new Netflix phishing scam is landing directly in people’s inboxes instead of spam and it might be convincing enough to fool you.

Feb 27 • Rich DeMuro

How to see your personalized Instagram Reels algorithm

Step by Step instructions

Dec 11, 2025 • Rich DeMuro

Here's the stuff I'd buy on Prime Day

Plus, how to ensure a deal is really a deal.

Oct 7, 2025 • Rich DeMuro

The free app that cleans up your iPhone storage in minutes

I really have a treat for you.

Aug 30, 2025 • Rich DeMuro

Was Ring hacked on May 28th?

Here's what the company says about the alleged incident.

Jul 18, 2025 • Rich DeMuro

How to transfer photos from iPhone or Samsung to a flash drive

One of the most common questions I get is about managing storage on iPhones, just like this email from Rosita in Upland:

Jul 15, 2025 • Rich DeMuro

My go-to gadgets & gear

Everyone’s always asking me for product recommendations — so I put them all in one place.

Jun 19, 2025 • Rich DeMuro

Mentioned on 710 WOR Thursday, March 13, 2025

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Mar 13, 2025 • Rich DeMuro

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